Wayshawn Parker News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Utes

Logs 100 all-purpose yards Parker totaled 16 rushes for 50 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 53 yards during Wednesday's 44-22 win versus Nebraska.

Impact In each of Utah's last six games, Parker logged more than 100 all-purpose yards. Despite a relatively disappointing output from the backfield, he updated his season-highs in receptions and receiving yards Wednesday. Out wide, he logged 13 catches (on 16 targets) for 185 yards (14.2 averaged per reception) and three touchdowns. Parker also improved in the backfield, backed up by his career-highs of 149 carries for 981 yards and six TDs despite his move up from Washington State to Utah.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 127 yards against Jayhawks Parker totaled 12 rushes for 95 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for 32 yards during Friday's 31-21 win over Kansas.

Impact Parker's streak of 100-yard rushing games ended at four games; however, he still totaled over 100 yards with an impressive reception. Parker has been one of Utah's most consistent playmakers with double-digit touches in five straight games. He'll finish a successful campaign at Utah in the team's bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies another 100-yard game Parker tallied 19 rushes for 100 yards and caught his only target for five yards during Saturday's 51-47 victory versus Kansas State.

Impact Parker reeled off his fourth straight 100-yard rushing performance as Utah erased a 12-point deficit in the final seven minutes of the game. The running back's fantasy performance was capped as quarterbacks Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin combined for five rushing scores themselves. Both Dampier and Ficklin running the ball has become a significant part of the Utes' offensive gameplan each and every week. Nonetheless, Parker remains a viable option for fantasy as he continues to record 100-yard rushing performances. He'll have a strong matchup to end the regular season when Utah travels to play 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

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 North Texas ends FBS' longest ranking dry spell and re-enters CFP mix

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Third straight 100-yard game Parker recorded 15 rushes for 129 yards and one touchdown and reeled in his only target for five yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-28 win over Baylor.

Impact Parker recorded his third straight 100-yard rushing game and he's also had at least one touchdown in all three of those games. He's become Utah's most consistent fantasy option on a week-to-week basis. On the season, he has nine total touchdowns and has recorded 736 rushing yards which eclipses the 735 yards and four touchdowns he had at Washington State last year. Parker has emerged as one of the best running backs in the conference over the last month of the season. He'll continue with that momentum when the team plays Kansas State next week.

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

No. 24 Utah hands No. 17 Cincinnati its first Big 12 loss

Devon Dampier threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 24 Utah to a 45-14 victory over No. 17 Cincinnati, snapping the Bearcats’ seven-game winning streak

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs second 100-yard game Parker totaled 17 carries for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-14 victory against Cincinnati.

Impact Parker logged his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game as he has established himself as the primary running back for the Utes. Even with the dual-threat QB Devon Dampier returning from an injury, he was able to provide significant value. His touchdown run came on a direct snap. Parker is electric with the ball and has seven total touchdowns on the season, more than the five total scores he had at Washington State last year. Utah is on a bye next week before playing at Baylor.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 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

Nine touches against Cougars Parker compiled eight rushes for 23 yards and reeled in his only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 24-21 defeat to Brigham Young.

Impact Parker has at least nine total touches in each of his last three games. It was true freshman Daniel Bray who broke out against the Cougars with 10 carries for 121 yards and a touchdown. NaQuari Rogers had just one carry for two yards at BYU. Stay tuned to see if there's a shake-up in the Utah backfield moving forward. They'll play Colorado next week.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine touches against Cougars Parker compiled eight rushes for 23 yards and reeled in his only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 24-21 defeat to Brigham Young.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 55 yards against ASU Parker notched 10 rushes for 55 yards during Saturday's 42-10 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Parker recorded double-digit carries for the third time this season. Utah scored six rushing touchdowns; however, Parker didn't have one of them. Parker will likely have a more critical role when the team plays at BYU next week.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds TD reception against WVU Parker accrued nine carries for 66 yards and gathered in both of his targets for 21 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-14 win versus West Virginia.

Impact Parker has been a versatile back in the red zone in 2025 with three rushing scores and a pair of touchdown receptions in five games. He's seeing fewer carries than NaQuari Rogers, however, is still a big part of this Utah offense. Both Parker and Rogers have some fantasy utility for rosters when the Utes play against below average defenses. Utah is on a bye next week before hosting Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Utes vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

Reaches paydirt against TTU Parker compiled six rushes for 22 yards and one touchdown and gathered in his only target for nine yards during Saturday's 34-10 defeat versus Texas Tech.

Impact Parker scored the Utes' only touchdown against the Red Raiders. It was his third of the season despite receiving just 33 carries through four games. Teammate NaQuari Rogers has received more work in the backfield with double-digit carries in three of four games. Utah will play at West Virginia next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 Preview: Texas Tech and Indiana set to rise in poll after upset wins

Six AP Top 25 college football teams had an early bye week

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Backup QB Will Hammond sparks No. 17 Texas Tech to a 34-10 win over No. 16 Utah

Backup quarterback Will Hammond stepped into a stagnant Texas Tech offense in the third quarter and put together four scoring drives to lead the 17th-ranked Red Raiders to a 34-10...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Wayshawn Parker punches it in for Utah 🙌🏻

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Wayshawn Parker runs for 5-yard TD to trim Utah's deficit vs. Texas Tech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'That chemistry that we have is there': Utah's 'running back by committee' approach is paying early dividends Ute running backs Wayshawn Parker and NaQuari Rogers have been a one-two punch in Jason Beck's offense.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • DESERET.COM

Explosive against Cal Poly Parker logged six carries for 50 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-9 win over Cal Poly.

Impact Parker accounted for over 100 total yards including a 52-yard touchdown reception and a 43-yard rushing touchdown. In limited snaps of two blowout games, Parker has been extremely efficient with three touchdowns on 18 total touches. With heavier volume, Parker could have a monster performance. This could happen as early as next week in Wyoming.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE