Overview
- Junior quarterback Devon Dampier totaled 458 yards and five touchdowns, breaking the Las Vegas Bowl single-game mark for total offense.
- Utah erased an early 14-7 deficit by controlling the middle quarters, including a 17-0 second period and 37 unanswered points.
- Morgan Scalley earned a debut victory after Kyle Whittingham departed for Michigan days before the game.
- Nebraska finished 7-6 as freshman TJ Lateef threw for 182 yards with a touchdown and added a rushing score in a key evaluation outing.
- With the transfer portal opening Jan. 2, Utah faces potential staff and player movement, including reported interest in offensive coordinator Jason Beck and uncertainty about Dampier’s plans.