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No. 25 Utah Blasts Cal Poly 63-9 as Dampier Throws 3 TDs

The performance showcased a revamped attack with two-way standouts expanding their roles.

Devon Dampier #4 of the Utah Utes runs with the ball during the first half against UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
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Overview

  • Devon Dampier went 17-of-23 for 192 yards and three touchdowns as Utah moved to 2-0 in a dominant home opener.
  • Utah piled up 519 total yards in Jason Beck’s up-tempo offense, overpowering the Mustangs from the opening drive.
  • Jackson Bennee’s 46-yard interception return extended the program’s season-by-season pick-six streak to 22 straight years.
  • Reserves took over early with quarterback Byrd Ficklin rushing for two scores as Utah rested five starters despite some penalties.
  • Kyle Whittingham reaffirmed two-way plans by saying linebacker Lander Barton could be one of the nation’s best tight ends if he played offense full time, and the game streamed exclusively on ESPN’s subscription platforms.