Overview

• No. 16 Utah fell 34–10 to Texas Tech in its Big 12 opener, finishing with 263 total yards, four turnovers, a 4-of-14 mark on third down, and points on just two of 15 drives.
• Kyle Whittingham confirmed quarterback Devon Dampier missed Tuesday and Wednesday practices with an ankle issue and was limited Thursday, saying the restriction “definitely impacted” him.
• Despite the missed practices, Dampier did not appear on Utah’s availability reports; the program said it has since clarified reporting guidelines with the conference.
• A 69-yard touchdown to Jackson Bennee was erased for an ineligible man downfield on Spencer Fano, which Whittingham attributed to a lineman not hearing the full play call.
• Analysts highlighted predictable, short-range playcalling and a muted deep passing threat as Texas Tech’s upgraded defensive front controlled the line; Utah dropped out of the AP Top 25 and visits West Virginia next.