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Ranking Utah football's 5 most important skill position players for 2026

Utah certainly wasn't short on playmakers last season. From the quarterback room to the pass-catching corps, the Utes featured more than a handful of diverse and talented skill position players on the offensive side of the ball, making for an exciting style of play that was absent the year prior due to injuries.

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3 Utah football matchups that should be primetime games in 2026

The Utah football team's 2026 schedule is almost finalized. Dates and locations for all 12 regular season games have been confirmed with the release of the Big 12 conference schedule , leaving kickoff times and TV details as the last pieces of information to fill in on the Utes' calendar.

Devon Dampier News / Utah Utes on SI / January 26

Utah QB Devon Dampier earns prestigious postseason award

By all accounts, Devon Dampier put together one of the best quarterback performances of the college football postseason during Utah's win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / January 16

Ranking Utah football's most important retentions during the transfer portal cycle

Morgan Scalley emphasized during his introductory press conference the importance of retaining as much of the talent Utah had on its 2025 roster once the transfer portal opened in early January.

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How many of the NCAA QBs who won the College Football National Championship in the BCS and CFP era can you name in five minutes?

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Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / January 13

What Devon Dampier's return to Utah means for the Utes

Given the kind of week it had been for Utah football fans, Devon Dampier's announcement Tuesday couldn't have come at a better time. The Utes had lost several key players via the transfer portal, including a few notable names to Kyle Whittingham and Michigan, when Dampier made his return to Salt Lake City for his senior season official on Tuesday.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / January 8

Utah QB Devon Dampier makes late push for prominent college football award

An electric performance that fueled Utah to a blowout victory over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl has earned Utes quarterback Devon Dampier the distinction of being a finalist for the Manning Award.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / January 5

Utah QB Devon Dampier receives postseason accolade for his Las Vegas Bowl performance

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier was tabbed as an Associated Press all-bowl selection on Monday, the publication announced. Dampier received the esteemed honor less than a week after he put together his most productive performance of the 2025 season, powering the Utes to a 44-22 victory over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / December 31

What Utah players said after beating Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

LAS VEGAS — Fueled by a dominant performance from Devon Dampier and some stifling defense from Lander Barton and company, Utah cruised to a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday.

College Football News / Dice City Sports / December 31

Utah hits the jackpot in Las Vegas Bowl over Nebraska

Devon Dampier once terrorized Las Vegas when he was with New Mexico, but the Utah quarterback put on an impeccable showing against a different opponent.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 31

Devon Dampier's huge day leads No. 15 Utah over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Devon Dampier accounted for five touchdowns and 458 yards of total offense and Utah scored 37 consecutive points to beat Nebraska 44-22 in the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday afternoon.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 30

Utah QB Devon Dampier on why coaching change won't impact his future plans

Kyle Whittingham agreeing to a five-year deal to be the next Michigan head coach — a move that followed his decision to step down from the same position at Utah — was abrupt and swift, catching most fans and even some players and coaches off guard when it all went down Dec.

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Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 30

What Utah players said ahead of Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska

About 24 hours away from taking the field for the Las Vegas Bowl, Utah's Devon Dampier and Lander Barton addressed the media during a joint media availability media session with the Utes' opponent, Nebraska, on Tuesday.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / December 30

Devils, Utes Cap Off Seasons in Sun and Las Vegas Bowls: Previewing ASU-Duke and Utah-Nebraska matchups on New Year's Eve

The Big 12 teams from the West may have missed out on the College Football Playoff. But it’s bowl season and the games matter to the programs involved.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / December 28

Will Devon Dampier play for Utah in 2026?

Devon Dampier's future with the Utah football program beyond 2025 has been a hot topic since the regular season ended in November. And with the latest developments regarding Kyle Whittingham's departure for Michigan, speculation around Dampier's next move has only grown stronger among Utes fans.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 18

Utah QB Devon Dampier confirms he will play in Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska

The weeks following the college football regular season provide players plenty of time to weigh their NFL draft options against their desire to compete in a bowl game.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / December 11

Byrd Ficklin Agrees to One-Year Deal with Utah Utes

Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin has agreed to the terms of a one-year deal to remain with the Utes, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The freshman quarterback reportedly received interest from multiple programs in the ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten, but will be back in Salt Lake City for his sophomore season.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 8

Utah football transfer portal tracker: Outgoing players from 2025 team

As the college football regular season wrapped up and bowl game matchups were being announced, players around the country had already begun making plans for where they'd be playing in the 2026 season.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 4

Utah QB Devon Dampier receives yearly Big 12 honor

After putting together the kind of season no Utah quarterback had achieved in over 20 years, Devon Dampier was tabbed as the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 22

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's CFP hopes alive

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's College Football Playoff hopes alive

With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Utah Utes faced a 10-point deficit, and a season-long effort of reaching the College Football Playoff looked bleak.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 2

Devon Dampier helps No. 24 Utah trounce No. 17 Cincinnati

Devon Dampier passed for 213 yards and two touchdowns and added 78 on the ground to help No. 24 Utah roll to a 45-14 victory over No. 17 Cincinnati in Big 12 play on Saturday night at Salt Lake City.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 25

Colorado Preparing to Face Utah’s Devon Dampier After Latest Injury Update

The Colorado Buffaloes head into one of their biggest tests of the season tonight in Salt Lake City, taking on the 5-2 Utah Utes in a Big 12 matchup loaded with meaning.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 27

Devon Dampier throws four TDs to lead Utah to road rout of West Virginia

Devon Dampier threw for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead Utah to a 48-14 victory over West Virginia in Morgantown, W.V. on Saturday. Dampier completed 81 percent of his passes and helped the Utes (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) roll up 532 total yards against the Mountaineers.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 18

Week 4 Big 12 showdown gives QBs chance to enter Heisman talks

Week 4 Big 12 showdown gives quarterbacks chance to enter Heisman conversation

Both teams, which rank first and second in the conference in scoring offense, are led by their quarterbacks.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 14

Devon Dampier tosses 2 TDs as No. 20 Utah takes down Wyoming

Devon Dampier threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 20 Utah pull away in the second half for a 31-6 victory over Wyoming in Laramie on Saturday night.