Overview
- An FAA ground stop delayed Utah’s travel to Tucson, forcing a late kickoff that the team overcame before the wild 40-39 road win.
- Quarterback Devon Dampier hit Creed Whittemore for a 70-yard touchdown with 2:25 left that proved to be the game-winner.
- Dampier finished the game with 304 total yards and four touchdowns, combining 204 passing yards with an interception and 100 rushing yards with two scores.
- Backup running back Daniel Bray ran for 197 yards and provided a breakout performance after the starter left early, a key factor in sustaining drives and field position.
- The win kept Utah 10-0 (7-0 Big 12) and on a 16-game win streak, tightened its path to the Big 12 title game, and pushed Dampier into Heisman contention heading into the trophy vote.