No. 20 Utah Football Overcomes Slow Start, Remains Undefeated With Win In Wyoming
Sep 13, 2025, 9:22 PM | Updated: 9:41 pm
(Photo courtesy of Jordan Dowdle)
(Photo courtesy of Jordan Dowdle)
LARAMIE, Wyo. – After a first half filled with penalties and points left on the table, No. 20 Utah football took off in the second half to beat the Wyoming Cowboys, 31-6.
The Utes had 541 yards of total offense to 229 from the Cowboys. They also moved the chains 31 times and forced two turnovers.
Quarterback Devon Dampier completed 27 of 41 pass attempts for 230 yards and two touchdowns and added 86 yards with his legs. Larry Simmons, JJ Buchanan, Hunter Andrews, and NaQuari Rogers were the touchdown scorers in week three.
Up next for Utah is a Big Noon Kickoff matchup at home against the Texas Tech Red Raiders next Saturday.
Pregame
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 🙌 pic.twitter.com/XDByq6f3ct
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 13, 2025
War Memorial Stadium📍#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Q9gTRg590u
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📍War Memorial Stadium pic.twitter.com/PL9VANWWob
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2025
Utah getting warmed up! pic.twitter.com/GHPnrjz3Zf
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 13, 2025
⚫️⚪️⚪️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Ufx6CEnYLC
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Lot of opinions about the uniforms but this a solid looking combo. pic.twitter.com/CWKrCGgvMI
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 13, 2025
UTAH MILI‼️🔊#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/1xPhATpFuz
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 13, 2025
U-T-A-H‼️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/ItbNy3zYWW
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Moments away… tune in to @CBSSports if you aren’t here with us‼️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/PAJaGIpuva
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 13, 2025
Utah takes the field to a mixture of cheers and boos from the crowd at War Memorial Stadium. pic.twitter.com/Z9vI3i265M
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
First Quarter
Dillon Curtis boots it through the end zone and the defense is up first.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Utah defense starts the game forcing a 3 & out.
The offense will take over at their own 27 yard line. pic.twitter.com/xo6VwZwcoQ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2025
Utah went big on 3rd and 1 and Semi Taulanga clears a path for Rogers to pick up the first down
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Big gain for Ryan Davis over the middle, good patience and find by Dampier. Picked up 24
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Utah went with an RPO on 3rd down and Dampier was just a bit too far out in front of Buchanan on the slant.
Utah settles for a 43-yard field goal, which Curtis converts with ease.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
.@dilloncurtis07 puts the first points on the board‼️#GoUtes | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/w195yieyqv
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
After a 9-play drive, Utah gets on the board first with a Dillon Curtis 43-yard field goal. pic.twitter.com/9cDA52hoiM
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2025
I don’t know about the DPI on Snowden…
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
John Henry Daley with a BIG sack, loss of 14 yards! Wyoming moves back to the 36 … 4th and 25 now for Wyoming
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Our sack leader on the season, @JohnHenryDaley1 adds another‼️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/ZOUpH9YkMM
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
Wyoming then takes the delay of game and will march the punt team out there…. A momentum altering play by JHD
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
BIG sack by John Henry Daley to kill the Wyoming drive. Utes force a punt and take over at the 13-yard line. pic.twitter.com/oxTEijwZAK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2025
Great blocks by the right side to collapse the line, then good additional blocks on the perimeter for a 23 yard gain for Rogers.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Not sure about that play call on 3rd down… Utah settles for a field goal from 45 but Curtis leaves it out right right, and it’s no good.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
The altitude effect is real… Guys are breathing pretty heavy. Coach Shah shared that it typically takes that about quarter or so to overcome the burning sensation in the lungs.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Rabbit Evans is on the field to make his first appearance of the season.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
🔴⚪️⚪️⚪️
End Q1Utah: 03
Wyoming: 00#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/zjFrkML6WV— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
End of Q1 and the Utes have a 3-0 lead on the Cowboys. pic.twitter.com/Bp0zIyyh9J
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2025
Second Quarter
That was a non-contact injury for Rabbit Evans. Looked like his leg just gave out. That did not look good. They’re bringing out the cart for him.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
The team goes out to rally around him on the cart. You feel gutted for Rabbit.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
I’ll clarify… The contact wasn’t directly to the leg. He was in his backpedal, tried to plant/change directions, and the leg gave out. https://t.co/WcN5TlGyAw
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Wayshawn Parker hit the hurdle button.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
RELATED: Wayshawn Parker Shows Off Hops, Clears Wyoming Defender With Hurdle
Wayshawn Parker clears the Wyoming defender for a first down 😳
📸 @CBSSportsCFB pic.twitter.com/bnAlYCVJt1
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) September 14, 2025
Rogers was tripped up but he’s got the first down.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
The untimely penalties have been very costly to Utah.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Dampier completes a pass to Davis for 13 yards… It’s 4th & 7 and Utah will attempt another 45 yard field goal and Curtis doinks it off the field goal post, no good.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Utah defense forces a 3 & out, the Cowboys will punt… Glover makes a couple guys miss but only gains a few yards. Offense will start at the 27.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Utah has a big advantage in total yards 200 / 45
Yards per play 6.3 / 2.3
And penalties 4 for 48 / 1 for 5— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
JHD with the strip sack! Utah takes over at the 46 yard line… We’ll see if that gets reviewed, but that looked good. JHD with another GREAT pass rush
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
🥋 CHOP @JohnHenryDaley1‼️#GoUtes | @stratushr pic.twitter.com/4GSnw7jrGw
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
.@JohnHenryDaley1 strip ➡️ Lander Barton recovery! pic.twitter.com/OZaoS7hl8n
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
Utah was marching down the field… Nate takes the jet sweep and picks up a good gain before fumbling at the 3 yard line. Flag down but just a holding penalty on Utah.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
JHD definitely showed up ready for the fight tonight.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Utah stopped Durr jussst short of the marker… It’ll be 4th and inches from the 12…. After sending out the punt team, Wyoming called a timeout. Looks like they want this spot reviewed.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
No review, they send the punt team back out. https://t.co/FryWKHifCh
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Glover with a huge return but two flags on the play, likely mean this ones coming back.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Holding on Utah, but they will start at their own 45 yard line with 1:28 left to work https://t.co/DBZLz9D0ez
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Dampier throws it down to an open Bentley, he was behind everyone, the ball came up short but Wyoming is flagged for DPI. Utah will be 1st and 10 at the Wyoming 40
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
You’re happy to take the penalty, but Utah has to start connecting on shots down the field. https://t.co/u7t9rqxkA7
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
And Curtis’ field goal attempt is blocked. It’s been that exact kind of half for Utah.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
🔴🔴⚪️⚪️
HALFTIMEUtah: 03
Wyoming: 00 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/M1REOUjaho— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
Penalties nearly killed my halftime thoughts… pic.twitter.com/u1AFoqYKGl
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Third Quarter
Dampier getting the ball out quickly to Andrews on that first play was a nice thing to see. He was a bit too indecisive in the first half.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Then Andrews with another big run of 15 yards, which also saw a penalty… on Wyoming. Utah into Wyoming territory now, with Dampier completing a 15 yard pass to Merriweather.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
3rd time is the charm… NaQuari Rogers punches it into the end zone for Utah’s first touchdown of the game.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
That’s 6️⃣ for 2️⃣1️⃣ @NaquariR #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/aC0ExNGP5x
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
RELATED: NaQuari Rogers Breaks Seal For First Utah Touchdown In Wyoming
Devon Dampier leads Utah to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game. Na’Quari Rogers punches it in and Utah takes a 10-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/refJZf0KWJ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2025
Dampier and the offense looked much better that drive. Dampier went 2-of-3 for 29 yards, and Hunter Andrews was big on that possession as well.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Utah, unfortunately, with another big gain negated by a penalty. That Wayshawn screen looked good.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Another holding penalty on Utah. It’ll be 1st and 20 from the 45.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
3rd and 21, Dampier finds Dallen Bentley, who gets the 1st down and TRUCKED poor dude to get it.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
What in the world!… Dampier loses the ball, recollects it, and then finds Larry Simmons for the touchdown!
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/8nW05pkhDG
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
RELATED: Devon Dampier Magic Extends Utah Football Lead Over Wyoming
That drive was… a lot.
A lot of plays, 19.
A lot of time on the field, 7:23.
A lot of Wayshawn, 4 touches for 22 yards.
A lot of different run looks.
A lot of completions to speed outs, Damp was 9-of-12.
A lot of penalties.
A lot of overcoming those penalties.— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
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End Q3Utah: 17
Wyoming: 00#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/g0bGp3uptf— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
Fourth Quarter
Jackson Bennee interception! And then nearly took it back for six but was tackled at the 20
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
Back to back games with a PICK for @BenneeJackson‼️#GoUtes | @stratushr pic.twitter.com/g5tGPiHl9S
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
JJ BUCHANAN TOUCHDOWN. Great ball and better catch.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
First career TD for @_JJBuchanan_ ‼️#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/xI75zaY92g
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
RELATED: Jackson Bennee Interception Sets Up JJ Buchanan Touchdown
.@BenneeJackson is a DAWG‼️😤#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/5XVBYrZ8Z7
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
Good way to end a game… Hunter Andrews gets into the end zone to make it a 31-6 game with 1:12 left.
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) September 14, 2025
.@hunterandrews27 to the HOUSE‼️#GoUtes | @pepsi pic.twitter.com/w3jNoeqbKM
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
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FINALUtah: 31
Wyoming: 06#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/xNgdVa3jTb— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 14, 2025
