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Utah Utes Dominate West Virginia 48-14, Enter Poll

9/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Utah Utes defeated West Virginia 48-14 and entered the coaches poll at No. 25.
Devon Dampier threw four touchdown passes and rushed for another.
Utah scored on five of its first six drives and had 278 first-half yards.
West Virginia totaled 90 yards by halftime as fans booed.
Utah will have a bye before hosting Arizona State on October 18.

History

Historical Context

The Colorado Buffaloes' narrow 10-9 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 1990 highlighted the competitive spirit of college football, with only 1,000 fans in attendance. This trend continues as the Utah Utes recently entered the coaches poll at No. 25, reflecting their rising prominence in the sport and the evolving landscape of college football since their move to the Big 12 Conference in 2024.

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Story summary

Utah Utes defeated West Virginia 48-14 and entered the coaches poll at No. 25.
Devon Dampier threw four touchdown passes and rushed for another.
Utah scored on five of its first six drives and had 278 first-half yards.
West Virginia totaled 90 yards by halftime as fans booed.
Utah will have a bye before hosting Arizona State on October 18.

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