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Utah Visits West Virginia as Mountaineers Rule Out Starting QB

Injury attrition across West Virginia's offense leaves a Fox showcase many expect Utah to control.

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BYU running back LJ Martin runs through the Colorado Buffaloes' defense during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The two teams meet again Saturday in Boulder.
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on after the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Utah Utes cornerback Elijah Davis (9) gestures to the crowd during the third quarter of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MDT at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, with television coverage on Fox and a livestream at foxsports.com/live.
  • West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol is out with a foot injury per the Big 12 availability report, with senior Jaylen Henderson the likely replacement.
  • The Mountaineers face widespread offensive absences at running back, receiver and along the offensive line, which coach Rich Rodriguez described as the worst injury run of his career.
  • Utah seeks its first Big 12 win after a 34-10 loss to Texas Tech, while quarterback Devon Dampier is set to play despite recent ankle issues that limited his mobility last week.
  • Previews tilt toward a Utah rebound, noting West Virginia’s 41-10 loss at Kansas that featured 242-plus rushing yards allowed and no sacks recorded.