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Finds the end zone Ficklin completed 3 of 5 passes for 33 yards during Saturday's 33-0 win against Utah State. He also had five rushes for 23 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ficklin scored his first rushing touchdown of the season. While the score was encouraging, Utah continues to spread carries among multiple backs, making weekly volume difficult to project. Moreover, starting QB Devon Dampier is playing extremely well right now.

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Keeps finding ways to contribute Ficklin was 2-for-4 passing for 40 yards during Saturday's 43-10 victory over Arkansas. He also had two rushes for 24 yards.

Impact Ficklin once again found his way on the field in the dominant win over Arkansas, continuing to have a niche role in the Utes' creative offensive packages. While the usage isn't enough for standalone fantasy value, Utah continues to find ways to involve Ficklin each week. As long as the Utes keep deploying specialty packages, he'll remain one college football's more unique reserve quarterbacks.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dampier accounts for 4 touchdowns as No. 20 Utah dominates Arkansas

Devon Dampier threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, Wayshawn Parker added three scores and No. 20 Utah overpowered Arkansas 43-10 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Makes the most of extended run in rout Ficklin was 4-for-8 passing for 93 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 66-14 victory against Idaho. He also had eight rushes for 70 yards.

Impact Ficklin turned garbage time into a showcase, completing his relief appearance after replacing Devon Dampier. The talented backup looked comfortable operating the offense and even drew praise from HC Morgan Scalley, who noted Utah's confidence in both QBs. While Ficklin's fantasy value remains limited as long as Dampier is healthy, his performance reinforced his status as one of the more intriguing backups in college football. Barring an expanded package, he's primarily a dynasty and deeper-format stash heading into next week.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dampier and Parker star in No. 21 Utah's first opener without Whittingham in 21 years

Devon Dampier threw for three touchdowns, Wayshawn Parker had the first three-touchdown game of his career and No. 21 Utah routed Idaho 66-14 coach Morgan Scalley’s regular-season...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Morgan Scalley looking to build on past successes to make No. 21 Utah a Big 12 contender

No. 21 Utah enters its first full season under coach Morgan Scalley with dynamic playmakers at the skill positions and inexperience in the trenches

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Quarterbacks Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin teaming up to power Utah's offense again

Two quarterbacks will share snaps in Utah’s offense for a second straight season

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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