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Utes' Dampier Battles Ankle Injury; Freshman Shines
11/16/2025
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- Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier is playing through an ankle injury after hurting it on October 18.
- Head coach Kyle Whittingham said Dampier was not at full strength during Utah's win over Baylor.
- Whittingham added Dampier would not have played if Utah had faced a game the previous week.
- Freshman Byrd Ficklin rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns as Utah totaled over 200 rushing yards for fifth straight game.
