Utah Football Makes Statement In Morgantown With Big Win Over Mountaineers
Sep 27, 2025, 5:02 PM | Updated: 5:02 pm
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on after the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
(Photo courtesy of Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Utah football team bounced back from its week four loss in the best way, crushing the West Virginia Mountaineers 48-14 on the road on Saturday.
Quarterback Devon Dampier did it all for the Utes in week five, completing 21 of his 26 pass attempts for 237 yards and four touchdowns. He also scrambled 11 times for 33 yards and a score on the ground.
Six different Utah players got into the end zone in West Virginia. The Mountaineers didn’t have an answer on defense, even when true freshman Byrd Ficklin checked in for the fourth quarter.
The Utes will get a week off before returning to action against the Arizona State Sun Devils at home on Saturday, October 11.
Pregame
GOOOOOD MORNING UTES‼️ 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘‼️
🆚 West Virginia
🏟️ Milan Puskar Stadium
⏰ SAT 09.27 | 1:30PM MT
📺 @CFBONFOX
📻 ESPN 700 / 92.1 FM#GoUtes | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/UN3gyCAC80— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Clocking in for the day. pic.twitter.com/FDrmAJCClG
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
The Utes have 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝‼️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/o5X6BKQMjw
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦📍 pic.twitter.com/N9hy8SJlyh
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
🌧️⛰️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Dg55XhpRrk
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
⚪️⚪️⚪️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/tMeDUKBIGZ
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
A lot of Utah fans were excited to make this trip out to Morgantown and there’s some red starting to trickle into the stadium.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
🕷️🕸️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/eCtN3nWLqF
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
UTAH MILI‼️🔊#GoUtes | @LoganFano pic.twitter.com/ASOSa8bUjF
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Clocks ticking…⏰#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/ISuYX8dOvK
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Get to Milan Puskar Stadium, or turn on the 📺 RIGHT NOW‼️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Sk5s9lpeJL
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
First Quarter
Utah calls tails, they win the toss, and will defer to the second half.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dillon Curtis boots the kickoff and it bounces off the cross bar. Touchback and WVU will start at the 25.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Nate Ritchie is down on the field, grabbing his knee.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Hard to tell what happened, but JHD seemed to fall into Ritchie’s leg? He was helped off the field.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
On 3rd & 7, Henderson keeps it and picks up 14 yards.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Big hit by Lander Barton to make the stop on 3rd down… It’ll be 4th & 3 at the 49 … WVU will punt.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Freshman Mana Carvalho was back to return the punt, but it was boooted out of bounds and Utah will start at the 27 yard line.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Utah with a bad snap to start the drive, Wayshawn falls on it and Utah loses a couple.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Then Devon Dampier rips a throw down the sideline to Dallen Bentley for a 20 yard gain.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Speed-option pitch to Wayshawn Glover, who picks up 4 yards.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier with a rollout, hits Bennee in the numbers and Bennee drops it on the sideline.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier with another completion to Bentley for the first down, Utah picked up 11 yards and to the WVU 40
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
NaQuari Rogers with a good gain out to his left, trucked and ran through a tackle for a few extra yards, picked up 10
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Another rip from Dampier to Ryan Davis, gained 14 yards over the middle. Utah 1st and goal at the 10.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
JJ Buchanan touchdown! what a grab!
WVU is flagged for DPI that is declined, and then WVU was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after the play, which will be enforced on the kick.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Utah up 7-0… That was a 12 play, 73 yard drive… and the sort of tempo and rhythm Utah never established last week.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
#GoUtes | 📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/FWhjvOl8LZ
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
RELATED: JJ Buchanan Fights Through Pass Interference For Utah’s First Touchdown
Logan Fano with the tackle for loss to start this WVU drive, went untouched.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Johnathan Hall with a near-interception, he would probably would’ve returned to the house had he hauled it in.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Did Carvalho just make a leaping punt catch(???) ??
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
NaQuari Rogers with a big run to start the drive.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wow… That was a fortunate throw and catch from Dampier to Davis, converts the 1st down
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Jackson Bennee with a big gain on the jet sweep, but Benee took a big hit and now comes up gimpy. He tried hopping off before going back to the ground, he is now being helped off the field putting no weight no his left leg.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Devon Dampier gets into the end zone on the QB keeper! Utah pushes the lead to 14-0… That was another 10+ play drive for the offense.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
TOUCHDOWN UTES‼️ @Devonddampier 🚚 his way in for 6️⃣‼️#GoUtes | @pepsi pic.twitter.com/Oo8nJl8YpM
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Devon Dampier rumbles into the end zone!! @Utah_Football is rolling! 😎 pic.twitter.com/Uzu0YoKsbt
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 27, 2025
RELATED: Devon Dampier Doubles Utah Lead In First Quarter On QB Keeper
👅 @Devonddampier https://t.co/wYMPeY7gHp pic.twitter.com/bFVQMLFTUH
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) September 27, 2025
Lander Barton with a big sack on the blitz up the middle. No matter, WVU converts on 3rd & 16
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
🔴⚪️⚪️⚪️
End Q1Utah: 14
West Virginia: 00#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/DN2qv26ott— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Second Quarter
WVU is stopped short on 3rd down and are going for it here on 4th & 4… The pass is broken up by Smith Snowden and Utah sends the WVU offense back to the sideline.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wayshawn Parker with a patient but strong run, and picks up 13 yards… He immediately gets up and off the field to the sideline. Probably just a stinger or something. He’s walking around on the sideline.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wayshawn has his helmet back on and looks like he’s told coaches he’s good to go
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier with time in the pocket… Hits Ryan Davis for the touchdown! Impressive catch through contact.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
WHAT A DIME🎯 @Devonddampier ➡️ @Davis_Ryan2 #GoUtes | @pepsi pic.twitter.com/ePua7VhsKa
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Utah goes up to 21-0… Dampier with a great ball on the 32-yard touchdown to Davis. That was a 6 play, 58 yard possession.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
LET HIM COOK👨🍳#GoUtes | 📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/unuRl471kp
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
RELATED: Devon Dampier Finds Ryan Davis To Put Utah Football Up Three Scores
Snowden with another great pass break up!
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
3rd and 1, tush push esque type play is stuffed by Utah… Looked like a bad exchange for WVU
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Utah gets the stop on 4th & 1, similar look but a toss to the outside and Utah had three there for the stop… Great defense by the Utes and the offense takes over at the WVU 43 yard line.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Looked like JHD, Jonno, and Scooby were in on the stop. https://t.co/f1xqXQ4Y9g
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier with a bad ball to Merriweather, that one hung up in the air and was intercepted. That was not even close. If he puts more on it, Merrweather has a big play.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wow… Big play finally for WVU, but they are flagged for a false start. Ref whistled it right as the WVU receiver broke free. Brutal one for WVU.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
WVU gets another 3rd down stop… WVU looks to be sending the punt team out there this time on a 4th & 2.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier with a completion to Buchanan out of the jumbo package look, connection of 11 yards there, it’ll be 3rd and 2… And Dampier on the keeper dives for the line to gain and gets it.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Repping the 🙌 in Morgantown pic.twitter.com/HVIijZb97v
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) September 27, 2025
Dampier just gets a heave off before taking a hit… Jusssst missed connecting with Merriweather.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier hits Davis for a 7 yard gain, and it’ll be 3rd and 3 from the 35 after the two-minute break.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
3rd & 3 and Dampier connects with Buchanan on a back shoulder throw for 14 yards.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
The refs mic ain’t working so I have no idea what the hold up is… Help?
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Facemask penalty on WVU… Utah will move up to the 34 with 1:42 remaining.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Ryan Davis on the slant, picks up 21 yards. Good pitch, catch, and run after said catch.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wayshawn Parker stopped on back to back runs for minimal gains… It’ll be 3rd & 6 at the 10 after the timeout.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Ryan Davis falls 1 yard short of his second touchdown on the day, then NaQuari Rogers is stuff for a loss of a yard. It’ll be 2nd & goal from the 2 after the timeout.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Word I got just now is that Jackson Bennee is fine, and could play in the second half… I’d bet they rest him though.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dallen Bentley touchdown on the playaction rollout. Great play and Bentley was wide open. Utah goes up 28-0….
Keep in mind, this possession started the Utah 6 yard line. 15 plays, 94 yards later, Utah adds the fourth TD of the game.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Another TE finds his way on the board‼️ @dallenbentley for 6️⃣‼️#GoUtes | @pepsi pic.twitter.com/jstXRAHTBU
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
#GoUtes | 📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/13QH2RBnnc
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
🔴🔴⚪️⚪️
HalftimeUtah: 28
West Virginia: 00#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/H8ZtqHfzrD— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Great first half performance on all sides of the ball‼️ Who’s ready for more big plays⁉️😤#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/73wKCZMeK2
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Thoughts on the first half… pic.twitter.com/ArE7ELOy47
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Third Quarter
Devon Dampier hits Dallen Bentley breaking to the sideline for another big gain of 21 yards.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wayshawn Parker caught a touchdown pass, but went out of bounds prior to the reception and flagged for illegal touching… And now we’re going to review.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
That looks like a completion…
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
That’s got to be a touchdown for Wayshawn. https://t.co/xgTB7KALNR
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
After further review, it is officially a touchdown for Wayshawn Parker. https://t.co/bYAhLeevZs
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
#GoUtes | 📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/JYHR4QyZnq
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
RELATED: Wayshawn Parker Walks Tight Rope For Fifth Utah Touchdown In West Virginia
Devon Dampier is currently 19-of-24 for 227 yards, 4 touchdowns and 1 interception, which includes 10-of-15 throwing to the intermediate and deep parts of the field.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dallas Vakalahi is down on the field now.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Spencer Fano and Karson Kaufusi help him off the field. Vakalahi is putting weight on the right foot but not a lot. I believe that is the previously injured leg, so it could be a re-tweak. https://t.co/T3r2XEeQbw
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dallas is out the tent, and it looks like he’s walking back to the locker room.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
There is a little limp but he is walking on his own. https://t.co/hwr5aEcZxo
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
WVU scores a touchdown on a big pass play. Looked like Nate Tilmon had a good break on the play but didn’t look for the ball.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Wayshawn Parker with a huge gain to start this drive. Had a lane and took it 40 yards.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Dampier then takes a shot down the sideline to Buchanan and it draws a defensive pass interference. Utah will be set up at 20 yard line.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Oh man… Larry Simmons was wide open up the middle in the end zone on that Dampier keeper. Probably didn’t see him, but missed opportunity there
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Utah up 38-7 now… Dillon Curtis boots a 33-yard field goal through the uprights. Utah went 60 yards in 5 plays, then stalled out and settled for a field goal.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
.@dilloncurtis07 drills it through the uprights‼️#GoUtes | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/va7D8vja4t
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
WVU touchdown reception but the dude tossed Smith Snowden to the ground and is flagged for OPI.. It’ll be 3rd and 23 for the Mountaineers.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
WVU fails to convert on 4th down and Utah takes over.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
🔴🔴🔴⚪️
End Q3Utah: 38
West Virginia: 07#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/J7NQinE5xY— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
Fourth Quarter
Byrd Ficklin takes over… Handoff to Daniel Bray, who’s speed immediately popped off for a big gain
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Byrd Ficklin with an impressive run weaving through the WVU defense for a gain of 15.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
Utah’s a great football team
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 27, 2025
bray is FAST. that is all.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 27, 2025
.@dilloncurtis07 adds another 3️⃣ pts on the day‼️#GoUtes | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/pdpBRDzPeK
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
#GoUtes | 📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/zW6ngEX4B6
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
🔴🔴🔴🔴
Light the U‼️Final
Utah: 48
West Virginia: 14#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/AecDN6G0N6— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 27, 2025
