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Michigan football gains commitment from pass catcher out of transfer portal Michigan football has gained a commitment from former Utah tight end JJ Buchanan, according to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett. Later on S...

JANUARY 12 • SI.COM

Commits to Michigan Buchanan has committed to Michigan, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Head coached by Kyle Whittingham during an excellent 2025, Buchanan will follow his HC to Michigan. While part of Utah, the tight end logged 427 receiving yards (16.4 averaged per reception) and five touchdowns. One of college football's best TEs during 2025, Buchanan should remain in high demand for 2026.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Utes' program Buchanan will enter the transfer portal, per Anthony Broome of On3.com.

Impact Buchanan caught 26 passes for 427 yards and five touchdowns in 2025 with Utah as a true freshman. Now, he'll seek greener pastures at a new program, where he should have three years of eligibility remaining and no shortage of interested programs after the freshman campaign he just had.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back games with TDs Buchanan gathered in 4 of 7 targets for 76 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 44-22 win against Nebraska.

Impact During both of Utah's last two games, Buchanan logged one touchdown. For the tight end's 2025 season, he recorded five TDs on 26 receptions (50 targets) with 427 receiving yards.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies fourth TD Buchanan totaled two receptions (on four targets) for 65 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 31-21 win versus Kansas.

Impact Buchanan tallied his fourth touchdown of the season when QB Devon Dampier threw his first of three touchdowns against the Jayhawks. The true freshman has been active this year with 22 catches (on 43 targets) for 351 yards and four touchdowns. Utah will finish the season in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in third TD this season Buchanan logged two catches (on three targets) for 35 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 53-7 victory versus Colorado.

Impact Buchanan nabbed his third touchdown of the season, this time coming from freshman QB Byrd Ficklin. Ficklin made the spot start for an injured Devon Dampier. Dampier was available in an emergency situation, however, that was not needed as the Utes dominated from start to finish. Utah will host a good Cincinnati team next week.

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

Nabs TD against Mountaineers Buchanan hauled in all three targets for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 victory versus West Virginia.

Impact Buchanan recorded his second touchdown of the season at West Virginia. Starting TE Dallen Bentley also had a TD and has been one of Utah's top receivers. Utah is likely to continue using multiple tight ends as the season progresses. Utah will be on a bye next week before hosting Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dampier throws career-high 4 TD passes, runs for a score and Utah beats West Virginia 48-14

Devon Dampier threw a career-high four touchdown passes and ran for another score as Utah beat West Virginia 48-14

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Devon Dampier has strong 2nd half as No. 20 Utah beats Wyoming 31-6

Devon Dampier led four consecutive touchdown drives in the second half, and No. 20 Utah beat Wyoming 31-6 in the rivals’ first meeting since 2010

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press