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Wayshawn Parker - Big performance against Colorado Parker accrued 10 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-7 win over Colorado.

Impact Parker rushed for a season-high 145 yards against Colorado and had his best game as a member of the Utes. Utah started a freshman QB in Byrd Ficklin who also had a dominant day on the ground. QB Devon Dampier was available in an emergency situation and is expected to return for the upcoming game with Cincinnati. Either way, Parker has set himself up to have a bigger role in that game as he is averaging 7.2 yards per carry this season and is dangerous when the ball is in his arms.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Wilson - Logs snaps against Colorado Wilson completed 0 of 1 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 53-7 win versus Colorado. He also rushed for three yards on three carries.

Impact Wilson received a handful of snaps because Utah dominated the Buffaloes. Byrd Ficklin received the start in place of the injured Devon Dampier and was wildly efficient in the win. Utah will play Cincinnati next week and it's expected that Dampier will be back in the starting role.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Byrd Ficklin - 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

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OCTOBER 26 • SI.COM

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

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OCTOBER 26 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 25 • AL.COM

Devon Dampier - Set for backup duties Byrd Ficklin, and not Devon Dampier, is taking first-team reps with the offense ahead of Saturday's game against Colorado, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact While Dampier will be available, he's set to assume backup duties behind Byrd Ficklin for Saturday's contest. The question can be asked whether Dampier is 100 percent or just healthy enough be available if needed. Ficklin has completed all nine of his pass attempts this season for 138 yards and a touchdown. He's also been very effective with his legs, rushing the ball 17 times for 111 yards and three scores.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Byrd Ficklin - 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

Devon Dampier - Off injury report Dampier (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Dampier is officially good to go for Saturday's game. Both he and backup Byrd Ficklin were out on the field early throwing the ball. Though Dampier is available, it's not confirmed whether he will make the start yet. More on that should be clarified as kickoff approaches.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier - Spotted in early warmups Dampier (ankle) was spotted in early warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Colorado, Joe Coles of Deseret News reports.

Impact Dampier was seen during early warmups and doesn't appear to have heavy tape on his injured right ankle, which is undoubtedly a positive sign for his availability. The signal-caller has completed 68.7 percent of his passes for 1,375 yards this season while posting a 13:4 TD:INT. If he's available, that'd be a huge boost for Utah's passing attack.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Utah vs. Colorado: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 25, 2025

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OCTOBER 25 • Data Skrive

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OCTOBER 25 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tobias Merriweather - Not playing vs. Colorado Merriweather (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Merriweather will miss a game for the first time this season. His absence will be considerable, as the 6-foot-5 junior wideout has tallied eight receptions for 130 yards across seven games this season. His next chance to play will come against Cincinnati on Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Merriweather - Downgraded to doubtful Merriweather (undisclosed) has been listed as doubtful on Utah's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Merriweather, who has yet to miss a game this season, has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Buffaloes. The 6-foot-5 junior wideout has tallied eight receptions for 130 yards across seven games this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Utah vs. Colorado Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 25, 2025

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OCTOBER 23 • Data Skrive

Tobias Merriweather - Officially questionable Merriweather (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact As for Utah, before Week 9 is the first time Merriweather has gotten an injury tag all season. Currently, he has eight receptions (on 25 targets) for 130 yards, making him one of the 2025 Utes' best wideouts thus far. Merriweather is at risk of logging his first DNP this year.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier - Questionable for Week 9 Dampier (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Just like how Dampier suffered the injury, its nature is also unclear. Since Week 5, he has been on a roll, with over 800 all-purpose yards and exactly 10 touchdowns in a three-week span. With the Utah team squaring off against an injured Colorado side, Dampier has a perfect opportunity to pounce, but only if he can get himself cleared for Week 9.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Devon Dampier - Dealing with undisclosed injury Dampier is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he said that he doesn't know when he suffered it, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Dampier was 20-for-36 passing for 244 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-21 defeat to BYU, and he also had 15 rushes for 64 yards. He appears to be dealing with an injury, but he doesn't sound concerned about any potential absence in the future. "It's week nine, everyone gets banged up at this point, but yeah, I mean it is Monday, so we'll see where the week goes." He should be considered questionable until further updates are given about his health status.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Byrd Ficklin - 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

Byrd Ficklin - 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

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OCTOBER 19 • DISPATCH.COM

AP Top 25 gets an overhaul behind No. 1 Ohio State; Vandy is a top-10 team for 1st time since 1947

Vanderbilt is now a top-10 team in college football for the first time since 1947

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press