Overview

• The Utes mustered 263 total yards with four turnovers and went 4-for-14 on third down in the 34-10 defeat at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
• A 69-yard Devon Dampier strike to Jackson Bennee was nullified for ineligible man downfield on Spencer Fano, which Whittingham called a miscommunication.
• Texas Tech’s upgraded defensive front controlled the line, holding Utah to 101 rushing yards and snuffing out explosive runs and deep shots.
• Reporters questioned Utah’s conservative approach as Dampier averaged 4.2 yards per attempt with heavy short throws and frequent first-down runs.
• Dampier threw two interceptions, yet Whittingham reaffirmed trust in his vertical passing and said the staff will address issues on a short week before West Virginia.