Devon Dampier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 3

Utah QB Devon Dampier makes his intentions for next season clear

Devon Dampier mentioned several times during the regular season how appreciative he was to be with the Utah football team. Based on the recent comments

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 28

Key interception fuels No. 13 Utah in win over Kansas

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier passed for three touchdowns, Elijah Davis notched a crucial pick-6 in the fourth quarter and the No. 13 Utes ended their Big 12 campaign with a 31-21 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday in Lawrence, Kan.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 22

No. 12 Utah battles back to shut down run-heavy Kansas State

Devon Dampier threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns and ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 56 seconds remaining to rally No. 12 Utah to a 51-47 victory over Kansas State on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Devon Dampier News / Yardbarker / November 22

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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 19

Kansas State faces challenge whoever plays QB for No. 12 Utah

Keeping quarterbacks healthy is once again a dilemma for No. 12 Utah as it heads into its final regular-season home game against Kansas State on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 17

What will Utah's future QB situation look like next season?

Vying for a spot in the Big 12 championship game and subsequently a berth in the College Football Playoff, Utah heads into the final two weeks of the regular with a lot at stake.

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

Utah's Kyle Whittingham provides injury update on QB Devon Dampier after blowout win over Baylor

Devon Dampier wasn't at full strength during Utah's 55-28 win over Baylor on Saturday, according to head coach Kyle Whittingham. In fact, if the Utes (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) were scheduled to play last week, their dual-threat quarterback wouldn't have been able to go.

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 / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 30

Cincinnati vs. Utah bold predictions for massive top 25 clash in Week 10

It is a top-25 matchup in the Big 12, and the site of ESPN’s College Game Day as Cincinnati visits Utah. This game could go a long way in the race to play for the Big 12 Title, and we have bold predictions on the match-up.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / October 29

What's Utah QB Devon Dampier's status for pivotal Big 12 matchup vs. Cincinnati?

After he sat out last week, Devon Dampier's unknown status for Saturday's showdown against Cincinnati had Utah fans patiently waiting to learn more about the state of the dual-threat quarterback in Wednesday's initial availability report.

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Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / October 29

Utah Keeps Playing Games with Availability Reports and Folks Are Tired of It

Utah’s playing games with the Big 12’s availability rules, and it’s starting to wear thin with just about everyone paying attention. This weekend, Brett McMurphy of On3 called out the Utes for what it is: disingenuous, manipulative, and ridiculous.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 26

Byrd Ficklin, Utah thoroughly dismantle Colorado 53-7

Byrd Ficklin totaled 291 yards on offense while throwing two touchdown passes and running for another to lead Utah to a 53-7 victory over Colorado on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / October 25

Here's who made the game day availability report for Utah vs. Colorado Big 12 football game

The stage is set for Saturday night's Big 12 matchup in Salt Lake City between Utah and Colorado. With the game day availability reports for both teams releasing roughly 90 minutes prior to kickoff, it appears Utes quarterback Devon Dampier will be good to go after being categorized as "probable" on Friday's availability report.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 25

Breaking Down Utah's Quarterback Situation Before Colorado Clash

As Colorado gets ready for Utah, one of the big questions has been whether quarterback Devon Dampier will play. The latest injury report from Friday shows he’s expected to be available on Saturday night.

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 / Utah Utes on SI / October 24

Utah football receives positive injury update ahead of Colorado game

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier is trending toward playing Saturday after his status was in question throughout the week leading up to a Week 9 matchup against Colorado.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 24

Utah football's 3 keys to victory vs. Colorado

The stage is almost set for Saturday's Big 12 matchup between Utah and Colorado. Looking to bounce back from a loss to their in-state rival, the Utes head into Week 9 unsure what their quarterback situation will look like when they take on the Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium (8:15 p.m.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / October 23

Utah QB situation for Colorado game remains in limbo

It remains to be seen who will start at quarterback for Utah when it hosts Colorado at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday. Devon Dampier's status was categorized as "questionable" in the Utes' second availability report that released Thursday, keeping the door open that backup signal-caller Byrd Ficklin could get the nod against the Buffaloes.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 20

Utah Announces Major Injury News Ahead of Matchup With Colorado Buffaloes

Coming off a physical Holy War game against the BYU Cougars over the weekend, Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier may be sidelined for Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes due to injury.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / October 19

BYU’s Defense Was Right to Sleep on Devon Dampier’s Arm

In the wake of his team’s hard‑fought 24‑21 victory in the rivalry known as the Holy War, Tanner Wall didn’t hold back when describing his feelings toward Utah’s offense and particularly its quarterback, Devon Dampier.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 18