Utah partied like it was 2008 again after beating BYU. Will this be Devon Dampier’s Heisman moment?
Sights, soundbites and celebrations from the Utes’ win over the Cougars in a battle of top 10 teams.
Utah demonstrated their superiority over the highly ranked No. 9 BYU during their top 10 matchup in Rice-Eccles Stadium, as the Utes secured a thrilling 28-20 victory. The game's outcome hinged on the defense forcing four turnovers, two of which came during BYU's final two drives. Star quarterback Devon Dampier led the Utes to victory with an impressive performance, tallying all four touchdowns—two passing, two rushing—while accumulating 264 total yards.
Dampier's remarkable play included a game-leading 22-yard touchdown run early in the contest, a crucial third-and-7 conversion in the red zone, and a decisive 3-yard score with three minutes left. Coach Morgan Scalley attributes Dampier's recent growth in leadership and mental fortitude to his enhanced performance, noting that this season's games against ranked opponents have seen him rise to the challenge.
Dampier's stellar play has not only earned him national accolades, including the Paul Hornung Award Player of the Week and a Maxwell Award semifinalist, but has also sparked Heisman Trophy speculation.
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