Devon Dampier News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Utes

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

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon Or Notre Dame At No. 1 In Preseason Top 25?

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt released his preseason college football top 25 rankings.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon Or Notre Dame At No. 1 In Preseason Top 25?

Comparing Devon Dampier to Bryce Underwood: Will Michigan Actually Run Its QB? It's clear there were two completely different strategies in 2025 regarding the two playmakers.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Eyes healthy season ahead Dampier was very limited by an injury for over half of the 2025 season, Utah head coach Morgan Scalley said Wednesday, according to Steve Helwick of Underdog Dynasty.

Impact The Utah quarterback was praised by Scalley for his ability to throw accurately on the run when healthy. This offers added context for Dampier's 2025 campaign and suggests his mobility could look improved in 2026 if he is fully healthy. The projected starting quarterback remains a key piece of Utah's offense heading into the season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Underwood's Rushing Ability is the 'Antidote' Michigan Football Needs in 2026 Jason Beck had a lot of success with Devon Dampier and Fox's Joel Klatt points to that as the antidote for Michigan in 2026.

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Showing growth in spring Dampier was praised by offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven due to the growth he's shown in the last few months, according to Sammy Mora of On3.com. "The command that he's developed...

Impact Dampier was limited in the offseason due to a sports hernia surgery he underwent in January, but he looked good in spring ball, and McGiven was clear that he was happy with the progress. Dampier seems to have a clear path to being Utah's QB1 in the 2026 season. He had a career-best season in 2025, completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 2,490 yards with a 24:5 TD:INT while also adding 835 rushing yards and 10 scores on 146 carries.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Football Preview: The Biggest Question Facing Top Teams

What are the questions the best teams in college football have to answer? Here's what Joel Klatt thinks.

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Preview: The Biggest Question Facing Top Teams

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon, Notre Dame Highlight Post-Spring Top 25

Indiana and Ohio State are both in Joel Klatt’s elite tier, but another Big Ten team sits at No. 1 in his post-spring top 25.

MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: Oregon, Notre Dame Highlight Post-Spring Top 25

New Big 12 coaches Klein and Scalley spring in as quick hires after unexpected departures

Four Big 12 schools had a new head football coach for spring practice

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Career game during bowl Dampier completed 19 of 31 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 44-22 win over Nebraska. He also had 19 rushes for 148 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact For the 2025 Utes, two of their games saw Dampier log five touchdowns, the first instance coming Week 5 at West Virginia. Unlike then, when Dampier recorded one interception and two fumbles, his recent ball protection was flawless. Moving from mid-major New Mexico to Power Conference stalwart Utah required a significant adjustment that Dampier acclimated to well. Despite his rushing number taking a dip, he still logged 146 rushing attempts for 835 yards and 10 touchdowns. Dampier improved in the pocket, with a career best 63.5 completion percentage and 24 passing TDs.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Devon Dampier's huge day leads No. 15 Utah over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl Deadspin | Devon Dampier's huge day leads No. 15 Utah over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

JANUARY 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Devon Dampier leads No. 15 Utah past Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl, 44-22

Devon Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 148 yards and three scores, and No. 15 Utah won the Las Vegas Bowl in Morgan Scalley’s first game as coach, beating...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Utah QB Devon Dampier confirms he will play in Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska The weeks following the college football regular season provide players plenty of time to weigh their NFL draft options against their desire...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Three passing scores in win Dampier was 15-for-25 passing for 253 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 31-21 victory versus Kansas. He also had 11 rushes for 50 yards.

Impact Dampier beat the Jayhawks with his arm as he threw at least three touchdowns for the third time this season. He's been a true dual threat quarterback while completing 63.7 percent of his passes for 2,180 yards and 22 touchdowns to go along with 127 rushing attempts for 687 yards and seven touchdowns. Utah's season doesn't end here as they await their bowl game invite which should be a good one as they are likely right outside of the College Football Playoff.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Week 14 Highlights: Georgia Survives, Texas Stuns TAMU, More

Here are the top plays from the Friday slate of Week 14 games in college football, including several in-state rivalry matchups.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 14 Highlights: Georgia Survives, Texas Stuns TAMU, More

No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

Devon Dampier passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 14 Utah to a 31-21 comeback win over Kansas

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Totals four scores in comeback win Dampier completed 18 of 33 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 51-47 victory over Kansas State. He also had 14 rushes for 94 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Dampier totaled four or more scores for the second time this season as Utah erased a 12-point deficit in the final seven minutes of the game. The dual-threat quarterback had five touchdowns at West Virginia in Week 5. Dampier came through in the clutch in the fourth quarter with a big 59-yard run in the fourth quarter on a 4th-and-1 situation. He would then score the game-winning touchdown as Utah kept their Big 12 title hopes alive. It was quite the turn of events as Dampier had a critical fumble that put up Kansas State 47-35 with around seven minutes left in the game. Utah had wild success at the quarterback as back-up QB Byrd Ficklin had three rushing touchdowns himself in the first half. Dampier is having a fantastic year with the Utes with 26 total touchdowns compared to just five interceptions. 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

Standout Utah defensive end John Henry Daley injures leg vs. Kansas State

Standout Utah defensive end John Henry Daley has suffered a leg injury

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Wildcats Dampier (undisclosed) is available against Kansas State on Saturday.

Impact Dampier got banged up in Utah's win over Baylor, but still managed to throw two touchdowns before hand. The quarterback was therefore questionable for the Utes' tilt with Kansas State, but he's absent from the injury report, meaning he'll be available come Saturday. On the season, Dampier has thrown for 1,668 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while running for 543 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Dampier (undisclosed) was banged up against Baylor and is a question mark for Week 13 against Kansas State, per Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Dampier completed 6-of-13 passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Utah's win over Baylor before giving way to Byrd Ficklin, who played admirably in his stead, particularly as a runner. Dampier's injury isn't serious enough to shut him down for the season, according to head coach Kyle Whittingham, but he remains a question mark for Week 13 against the Wildcats.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Pair of TD passes against Baylor Dampier was 6-for-13 passing for 80 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 55-28 victory against Baylor. He also had eight rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Dampier logged his third straight game with multiple touchdown passes. His 23 yards rushing was a season low. It's not that Utah didn't have success on the ground from the QB position, however, it was back-up QB Byrd Ficklin who exploded for 166 yards and two long touchdown runs on six carries. Ficklin recorded touchdowns of 67 and 74 yards that would have looked nice on Dampier's stat line. Nonetheless, the Utes are rolling right now, and they will play Kansas State next week with a ton of confidence as they fight for a chance at a Big 12 title.

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...