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October 26th, 2026

After Further Review: How Utah Football Took Down Houston | Week 8 Big 12 Chaos, Power Rankings

After further review, Utah’s 21–13 win over Houston looks even more impressive. Steve Bartle and Josh Bennett break down how Devon Dampier answered Houston’s defensive game plan, why Utah’s offense was more productive than the score suggested, and how Colton Swan’s fourth-quarter pressure helped finish the job.

From Jackson Bennee’s strip-sack to a Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd that delivered in the biggest moments, we examine what the win revealed about Morgan Scalley’s program as the Utes move to 7–0 and No. 6 nationally.

Plus:
• Dampier’s decision-making and game-changing rushing performance
• Why finishing drives mattered more than a halftime offensive overhaul
• Utah’s defensive answers and timely fourth-quarter blitzes
• College GameDay, the Utah Mili chant and an evolving stadium atmosphere
• Big 12 chaos, updated power rankings and Utah’s path ahead

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