BYRD FICKLIN NEWS

Lost fumble against Kansas Ficklin was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Friday's 31-21 win over Kansas. He also rushed two times for seven yards and a lost fumble.

Impact Ficklin committed his first turnover of the season with a lost fumble against the Jayhawks. That's part of the reason he received just two carries in a game that was close. Utah will finish out their season in a bowl game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three rushing scores in first half Ficklin completed 0 of 1 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 51-47 victory over Kansas State. He also had seven rushes for 54 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact Ficklin continues to play a significant role as he added three rushing touchdowns in the first half of a crazy game with Kansas State. The back-up QB has at least one rushing score in his last four games and 10 total on the season. Utah fought back from a 12-point deficit in the final seven minutes. It was the starter Devon Dampier who stole the show late in the fourth quarter with a long run and the go-ahead touchdown. It appears that both Dampier and Ficklin will see carries for the rest of the season. Utah will finish the regular season at Kansas.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier leads No. 13 Utah's rally for wild 51-47 win over Kansas State

No. 13 Utah's College Football Playoff hopes are still alive after a wild 51-47 victory over Kansas State

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

No. 11 BYU seeking spot in Big 12 title game and potential rematch against No. 6 Texas Tech

No. 11 BYU can get into the Big 12 championship game, and a potential rematch with No. 6 Texas Tech, by winning its last two regular-season games

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

No. 13 Utah has quite a QB tandem with Devon Dampier and running true freshman Byrd Ficklin

Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin have become close friends and quite a quarterback tandem for 13th-ranked Utah

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Explodes for long TD runs Ficklin was 2-for-3 passing for 23 yards during Saturday's 55-28 win against Baylor. He also had six rushes for 166 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Ficklin had a historic night with touchdown runs of 67 and 74 yards against Baylor. He has a rushing score in three straight games and four of his last five games. Starting QB Devon Dampier continues to play well too, but Utah is comfortable playing both signal callers throughout the game. If Ficklin can keep scoring touchdowns at this rate, fantasy rosters may want to take consideration down the stretch. Utah will finish the year with Kansas State and Kansas.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Utah has 3 TD runs of more than 60 yards in 55-28 win at Baylor

Utah true freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin had touchdown runs of 67 and 74 yards, Elijah Davis returned an interception 65 yards for a score and the 15th-ranked Utes beat Baylor 5...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Adds fourth quarter TD Ficklin rushed for 14 yards and a touchdown on four carries during Saturday's 45-14 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Ficklin received some playing time in the fourth quarter as the Utes blew out the Bearcats. The back-up QB was able to record his fifth rushing score of the season. He has a rushing score in three of the last four games. Utah will be on a bye next week before playing at Baylor.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Utah QB Byrd Ficklin is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week after torching Colorado in first career start Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin started Saturday for injured veteran Devon Dampier and is the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week following a...

OCTOBER 27 • 247SPORTS.COM

Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out

The Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Impressive spot start Ficklin completed 10 of 22 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 53-7 win versus Colorado. He also had 20 rushes for 151 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ficklin ran for a 63-yard touchdown on his second play which previewed how he would dominate Colorado on the night. Starter Devon Dampier (ankle) was available in an emergency situation, however, that was not needed as Ficklin dazzled the home crowd. The freshman has a bright future if he can continue to develop behind Dampier who is similar prospect. With a huge game against Cincinnati up next, it's expected that Dampier will be back in the line-up with Ficklin ready in the wings if he's needed.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman QB Byrd Ficklin shines in first start as Utah runs over Colorado for 53-7 victory

Byrd Ficklin passed for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first career start to lead Utah to a 53-7 win over Colorado

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Taking reps with first offense Ficklin is taking reps with the first-team offense and is expected to start against Colorado on Saturday, Joe Coles of Deseret News reports.

Impact Even though Devon Dampier has been cleared to play Saturday, this means Ficklin is likely to start under center with Dampier expected to operate as a backup. If Ficklin does indeed get the start, it'd be the first start of the true freshman's career.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Could start for Dampier Ficklin could draw this start for Devon Dampier on Saturday night against Colorado, per Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Utah starting quarterback Davon Dampier was banged up in the Holy War as the Utes fell to BYU. Ficklin ran the ball three times for 16 yards against the Cougars, but that was the extent of his involvement. Dampier's injury doesn't appear to be anything specific, other than the notion that he got "beat up pretty good," according to his head coach Kyle Whittingham. If Ficklin drew the start Saturday night against the Buffaloes, it would be the first of his career for the true freshman.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Could start for Dampier Ficklin could draw this start for Devon Dampier on Saturday night against Colorado, per Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Utah starting quarterback Davon Dampier was banged up in the Holy War as the Utes fell to BYU. Ficklin ran the ball three times for 16 yards against the Cougars, but that was the extent of his involvement. Dampier's injury doesn't appear to be anything specific, other than the notion that he got "beat up pretty good," according to his head coach Kyle Whittingham. If Ficklin drew the start Saturday night against the Buffaloes, it would be the first of his career for the true freshman.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three rushing attempts in loss Ficklin rushed for 16 yards on three carries during Saturday's 24-21 loss to Brigham Young.

Impact Ficklin recorded a rushing attempt in his fourth straight game as Utah lost on the road at BYU. The true freshman continues to get limited reps as the Utes prepare for the future with the back-up QB. Utah will host Colorado next week.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Three rushing attempts in loss Ficklin rushed for 16 yards on three carries during Saturday's 24-21 loss to Brigham Young.

Impact Ficklin recorded a rushing attempt in his fourth straight game as Utah lost on the road at BYU. The true freshman continues to get limited reps as the Utes prepare for the future with the back-up QB. Utah will host Colorado next week.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Adds third rushing score in 2025 Ficklin completed 1 of 1 passes for 32 yards during Saturday's 42-10 win against Arizona State. He also had one rush for four yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ficklin was able to add his third rushing touchdown of the season as Utah dominated Arizona State from start to finish. Starting QB Devon Dampier also had three rushing scores himself. Utah will play at BYU next week.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first collegiate passing TD Ficklin completed 4 of 4 passes for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 win against West Virginia. He also had five rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Ficklin completed his first collegiate passing touchdown to go along with a pair of rushing scores in Week 2. The true freshman received some playing time as QB Devon Dampier led the Utes to a 35-0 lead before West Virginia even scored in the game. Utah is on a bye next week before hosting Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Single rushing attempt in loss Ficklin rushed for six yards on a single attempt during Saturday's 34-10 defeat versus Texas Tech.

Impact Ficklin received just one rushing attempt against the Red Raiders. He's played sparingly in three of four games this year. Utah will play at West Virginia next week.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing scores in big win Ficklin was 4-for-4 passing for 53 yards during Saturday's 63-9 victory against Cal Poly. He also had five rushes for 55 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Ficklin logged his first collegiate touchdowns, a week after making his debut with the team. Ficklin is learning from one of the best in Devon Dampier, so it's not a surprise to see him having success with his legs. Utah will play at Wyoming next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing scores in big win Ficklin was 4-for-4 passing for 53 yards during Saturday's 63-9 victory against Cal Poly. He also had five rushes for 55 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Ficklin logged his first collegiate touchdowns, a week after making his debut with the team. Ficklin is learning from one of the best in Devon Dampier, so it's not a surprise to see him having success with his legs. Utah will play at Wyoming next week.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

How social media reacted to Utah's Devon Dampier, Byrd Ficklin shining at QB in Utes' win over Cal Poly The quarterbacks both made impressive plays that had fans in awe.

SEPTEMBER 7 • DESERET.COM

No. 25 Utah throttles Cal Poly 63-9 behind Devon Dampier's 3 TD passes

Devon Dampier matched his career best with three touchdown passes to lead No. 25 Utah to a 63-9 win over Cal Poly of the Football Championship Subdivision

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Logs first collegiate snaps Ficklin was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 43-10 victory over UCLA. He also had two rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Ficklin saw the field for a few rushing attempts as the true freshman made his Utah debut. It's possible that next week's game against Cal Poly will be a blowout and he'll see some snaps once again.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE