Overview

• The Red Raiders controlled the matchup with advantages in total yards, first downs and time of possession in Salt Lake City.
• Backup quarterback Will Hammond stepped in after Behren Morton exited early with an injury and kept the offense on schedule.
• Utah’s miscues proved costly with two interceptions by Devon Dampier and fumbles by Ryan Davis and Wayshawn Parker.
• Oklahoma edged Auburn 24-17 by scoring a late touchdown and adding a safety in the final five minutes.
• With No. 12 Iowa State idle, Texas Tech is expected to rise in the next AP poll as Notre Dame notched its first win over Purdue, Syracuse won at Clemson behind Steve Angeli and takeaways, and TCU beat SMU while continuing to draw votes.