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After Texas Tech Drubbing, Utah Targets Rebound at West Virginia

Team leaders point to accountability to drive a response after an error-filled Big 12 opener.

Overview

  • Utah’s 34-10 home loss featured just 263 total yards, four turnovers, and a first-half touchdown erased by an ineligible-receiver penalty as Texas Tech pulled away late.
  • Kyle Whittingham said quarterback Devon Dampier barely practiced last week because of a nagging issue, and Dampier said after Monday’s practice that he feels fine.
  • Players describe a renewed edge and cast Saturday’s trip to Morgantown as a chance to show the Texas Tech result was an aberration.
  • West Virginia is also regrouping after a 41-10 defeat to Kansas that included offensive struggles, zero sacks, and big special-teams returns allowed.
  • Utah is 2-8 in Big 12 play since joining the league, and this will be the first regular-season meeting with West Virginia after two prior bowl wins for the Utes.