Overview

• Sam Leavitt was officially listed out before kickoff after days of downgrades on Big 12 availability reports, following coach Kenny Dillingham’s “mini miracle” warning.
• Veteran Jeff Sims started in Leavitt’s place and finished 18 of 38 for 124 yards with 52 rushing yards as Arizona State’s offense sputtered.
• Utah piled up 276 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, with quarterback Devon Dampier totaling 224 yards and three scores on the ground.
• The victory marked Utah’s first home win over a Big 12 opponent since joining the conference last season.
• The result moved Utah to 5-1 (2-1 Big 12) and dropped Arizona State to 4-2 (2-1), ending the Sun Devils’ eight-game conference winning streak.