Highlights, key plays and photos from Utah’s 43-10 win over UCLA
The Utes hammered their former Pac-12 rival, the Bruins, as Devon Dampier’s first game in a Utah uniform was one to remember
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) looks around the field during warmups as Utah and UCLA preparte to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Final
Utah 43, UCLA 10
Utah’s new era of football brought with it plenty of electricity.
The Utes, behind a new-look offense spearheaded by Devon Dampier, rolled to a 43-10 victory over the UCLA Bruins late Saturday night.
Utah scored on its first three possessions and on six of its first seven drives overall in hammering the hometown Bruins.
The Utes put up 492 yards of total offense, led by Dampier, who had 206 passing yards with two passing touchdowns to go with 87 rushing yards and a rushing score.
The Utah defense, meanwhile, shut down UCLA and Nico Iamaleava nearly the entire night, holding the Bruins to 220 total yards.
Fourth quarter
Utah 43, UCLA 10
6:29 — The Utes cashed in on their first takeaway of the year, as NaQuari Rogers scored his first touchdown as a Ute on a 1-yard run. Utah 43, UCLA 10.
Utah started the drive inside the UCLA 30 after Trey Reynolds intercepted Nico Iamaleava and returned it 20 yards to the Bruins 29.
Utah has scored on six of its seven drives tonight.
Third quarter
Utah 30, UCLA 10
2:50 — The Utes are back out to a 20-point lead.
Devon Dampier led a 20-play, 80-yard drive before the dual-threat QB took it the final 2 yards on a fourth-and-goal run that gives him his first rushing touchdown as a Ute. Utah 30, UCLA 10.
The Utes converted four third downs on the drive and are 11 of 13 on third downs so far in this game.
That score forces the Bruins to get something going soon.
12:38 — The Bruins answered Utah’s end-of-half field goal with one of their own, as Mateen Bhaghani nailed a 46-yarder on the first drive of the second half. Utah 23, UCLA 10.
UCLA drove 47 yards before the drive stalled, as an incompletion on third-and-4 at the Utah 28 forced the field-goal attempt.
Halftime
Utah 23, UCLA 7
The Utes look completely differentwith Devon Dampier at quarterback.
Dampier completed 10 of 13 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 78 yards on 13 carries during the first half, pacing a Utah offense that scored on four of its five first-half possessions.
Outside of one touchdown drive, Utah’s defense has largely locked down UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava and the Bruins offense. The Utes had 256 yards of total offense to 134 for UCLA.
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) works to get around UCLA Bruins defensive back Croix Stewart (22) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Aliki Vimahi (95) is just a bit late getting to UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Logan Fano (0) celebrates after sacking UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) celebrates a touchdown as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is forced to exit the game after losing his helmet during a tackle as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Logan Fano (0) brings down UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Logan Fano (0) brings down UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) celebrates a touchdown as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs in for a touchdown ahead of UCLA Bruins linebacker Jalen Woods (9) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham argues with a side judge as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) runs into Utah Utes wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18), receiving a pass interference call, as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs in for a touchdown ahead of UCLA Bruins linebacker Jalen Woods (9) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) directs traffic as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Lance Holtzclaw (15) gets stiff-armed by UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) looks to go down during a run with UCLA Bruins linebacker JonJon Vaughns (6) chasing they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Cole Standage (16) deflects a pass to UCLA Bruins wide receiver Mikey Matthews (7) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Cole Standage (16) deflects a pass to UCLA Bruins wide receiver Mikey Matthews (7) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes safety Jackson Bennee (23) slows down UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) launches a pass downfield as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. The pass was incomplete. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8) celebrates a touchdown as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) directs traffic as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A Utah fan cheers after a Ute score as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back NaQuari Rogers (21) and Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) talk during warmups as Utah and UCLA prepare to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Samson Rogers looks over the hand rail during warmups as Utah and UCLA prepare to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cheerleaders pose for a photo prior to Utah and UCLA playing at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) looks around the field during warmups as Utah and UCLA preparte to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans pose and gesture during warmups as Utah and UCLA prepare to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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UCLA Bruins Head Coach DeShaun Foster and Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham talk during warmups as Utah and UCLA prepare to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley walks onto the field ahead of Utah and UCLA playing at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Dallen Bentley (88) celebrates after catching a touchdown catch as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Dallen Bentley (88) reaches up for the ball as he scores a touchdown as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans celebrate as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Bryce Duke (25) looks for room to run as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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UCLA Bruins fans have dwindled down in numbers in the fourth quarter of play as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) watches the ball into his chest as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) and Utah Utes wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) celebrate after a Dampier touchdown as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) and Utah Utes wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) celebrate after a Dampier touchdown as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A UCLA Bruins fan sits in the front row and watches the game as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Lance Holtzclaw (15) and Utah Utes defensive end John Henry Daley (90) chase down UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) pushes forward as he is hit by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Keanu Williams (99) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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After making an interception Utah Utes linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) battles UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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After making an interception Utah Utes linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) battles UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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After making an interception Utah Utes linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) battles UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer (3) as they play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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After making an interception Utah Utes linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) celebrates with teammates and DUPLICATE***Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8)***Utah Utes linebacker Lander Barton (8) as they and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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After making an interception Utah Utes linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) celebrates with teammates and DUPLICATE***Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8)***Utah Utes linebacker Lander Barton (8) as they and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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After making an interception Utah Utes linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) celebrates with teammates as they and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) tries to run away from UCLA Bruins defensive back Rodrick Pleasant (18) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley motions to his players as they and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Bryce Duke (25) takes the handoff from Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches the game as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans celebrate as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Utah won 43-10. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Devin Green (23) isn’t able to make the catch as Utah and UCLA play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Second quarter
Utah 23, UCLA 7
0:00 — That’s a way for Utah to show off its shiny new kicker.
Dillon Curtis drilled a 54-yard field goal to end the half, giving Utah a 16-point lead going into the break as the freshman made his first-ever attempt as a Ute. Utah 23, UCLA 7.
The Utes moved the ball 34 yards to get into field goal territory in just over a minute.
6:46 — UCLA finally has a response.
The Bruins drove 75 yards and converted a fourth down along the way before scoring their first touchdown on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Nico Iamaleava to Anthony Woods, the former Utah running back. Utah 20, UCLA 7.
Utah marched 49 yards in just five plays, as Dampier used a pair of keepers to pick up 17 yards to jumpstart the drive.
First quarter
Utah 13, UCLA 0
1:25 — Make that two touchdowns on two possessions for the Utes.
This time, Smith Snowden shook off a tackle attempt in the backfield on a third-down carry, then ran 8 yards for a touchdown. With the PAT, it’s Utah 13, UCLA 0.
Snowden already has three receptions for 26 yards and two carries for 12 yards as the Utes’ version of Travis Hunter.
Another defender, Jackson Bennee, also caught a 17-yard pass on the drive, and Devon Dampier is making even 2-yard gains super entertaining.
10:49 — The first taste of the Jason Beck offense led by Devon Dampier was a rousing success. The Utes took their first drive of the season 75 yards before Wayshawn Parker scored from 13 yards out. The PAT was no good. Utah 6, UCLA 0.