Byrd Ficklin Starting, Devon Dampier Available Off Bench For Utah
Oct 25, 2025, 8:06 PM
Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) claps to begin a play during an NCAA football game between the University of Utah Utes and the California Polytechnic State University Mustangs held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Although Utah football’s QB1 Devon Dampier is available for the team’s week nine game against the Colorado Buffaloes, true freshman Byrd Ficklin will start the game under center.
The Utes are opting to be careful with Dampier as the No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats will come into town in week 10.
Utah will start true freshman Byrd Ficklin tonight. pic.twitter.com/hJxYxoZsXI
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) October 26, 2025
In six appearances, Ficklin has taken 65 snaps and completed all nine of his passes for 138 yards and a touchdown, while flashing mobility and elusiveness in limited action. He also has 17 carries for 111 yards and three TDs on the ground.
Maybe most impressively, his pocket presence and mobility have complemented one another very well. He has been sacked zero times on six pressures and averages 2.75 seconds from snap to throw.
According to PFF grades, Colorado is the third-worst defense and worst coverage team in the Big 12. So, Byrd will have the chance to feast against the Buffaloes.
Utah Football hosts 73rd Rumble in the Rockies
Utah football looks to get back in the win column against the Colorado Buffaloes at home tonight.
The Utes come off a tough rivalry loss in Provo last week, but the redemption they’re chasing dates back to last season. The first Big 12 edition of the Rumble in the Rockies was owned by the Buffaloes. Prior to last year’s November matchup, Utah had won seven in a row and 11 of the last 12 in the series.
Although Utah enters 5-2, and Colorado 3-4, the game will be far from easy. The Buffaloes come off a big win a week ago, knocking the No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones out of the AP Top 25.
Utah Football Gameday Reading
- Colorado Vs. Utah Game Preview, Score Prediction
- A Complete History Of Utah Football’s Matchups With Colorado
- Utah Football Vs. Colorado Fan Guide: TV Info, What To Wear, Top Storylines
- Devon Dampier’s Status Change On Utah’s Friday Availability Report For Colorado Game
- Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Nine Matchups
- Big 12 Football Power Rankings: BYU Climbs To The Top
Utah Football Season Results
- Utes beat UCLA Bruins, 43-10
- Utes beat Cal Poly Mustangs, 63-9
- Utes beat Wyoming Cowboys, 31-6
- Utes fall to Texas Tech Red Raiders, 34-10
- Utes beat West Virginia Mountaineers, 48-14
- Utes beat Arizona State Sun Devils, 42-10
- Utes fall to BYU Cougars, 24-21
Utah Football 2025 Schedule
- Utah Football vs. Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, October 25
- Utah Football vs. Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, November 1
- Utah Football @ Baylor Bears on Saturday, November 15
- Utah Football vs. Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, November 22
- Utah Football @ Kansas Jayhawks on Friday, November 28
