Utah Beats BYU 28-20 to Stay Unbeaten
Devon Dampier threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two more as Utah improved to 9-0.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Utah defeated BYU 28-20 on Saturday, improving its record to 9-0. Devon Dampier was the central figure, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for two more.
Why it matters
The win keeps Utah undefeated late in the season and extends its position as a contender in the conference. Dampier's all-around performance highlighted the team's versatility on offense.
Dampier finished 14-of-26 for 177 passing yards with two touchdowns and carried 20 times for 89 yards with two rushing scores. He became the first player in NCAA history to record 150-plus passing yards, 25-plus receiving yards, two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in a single game.
The players
Devon Dampier
Devon Dampier is a Utah quarterback whose dual-threat production in this game made him the focal point of the win.
The details
Utah used Devon Dampier as a receiver during the game, and he slipped past a would-be sack along the way. Dampier, who is 5-foot-11, credited his elusiveness to tacklers who tried to bring him down as if he were taller.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Utah defeats BYU 28-20.
Season Trajectory
Utah is thinking about a potential fourth undefeated season in program history, which would place this run alongside its past unbeaten campaigns. The 2008 Sugar Bowl win over Alabama remains the program's best-known benchmark for measuring how far this team has come.
Dampier's 150-plus passing yards, 25-plus receiving yards and four total touchdowns make him a notable option for fantasy rosters in the coming weeks. Utah's undefeated record also keeps the team in position for conference and postseason consideration.
The takeaway
Dampier's game showed how a quarterback's rushing ability can reshape a matchup, and Utah's 9-0 start shows the value of versatile playmakers. Fans tracking the season should watch how the offense uses him in both the passing and running game.
Further reading
Explore more Utah Football coverage for context on the team's season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClutchPoints.
