No 3 Utah remains undefeated with thrilling win over No 9 BYU behind Heisman finalist Devon Dampier’s epic day

No. 3 Utah beat No. 9 BYU 28-20 in a close Holy War rivalry game, staying undefeated and strengthening its chances of reaching the Big 12 title game and College Football Playoff. The win also ended Utah’s three-game losing run against BYU and extended its active winning streak to 15 games.

Quarterback Devon Dampier led Utah with 177 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, plus 87 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, prompting fresh Heisman Trophy discussion. Utah raced to a 14-0 lead before BYU rallied to go ahead 20-14; the supplied article text ends during Utah’s later response, so it does not give the remaining scoring details. BYU’s defeat weakened its own championship and playoff prospects.