How social media reacted to Devon Dampier’s Utah debut

The Utes’ new QB1 put together an unforgettable first game in a Utah uniform

Published: Aug 31, 2025, 12:16 a.m. MDT

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

Devon Dampier delivered on the hype in his Utah debut — and social media let it be known.

Utah’s new QB1, one of college football’s most electric dual-threat quarterbacks, led the Utes to a 43-10 win over UCLA at the Rose Bowl late Saturday night.

With the win, Utah, one year after limping to a 5-7 season, breathed life into its program again.

Highlights, key plays and photos from Utah’s 43-10 win over UCLA

Dampier completed 21 of 25 throws for 206 yards and two passing touchdowns while adding 87 yards and a rushing touchdown on 16 carries before being sat late in the fourth quarter.

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Here’s how social media reacted to Dampier’s first game as a Ute.

Dampier for Utah is Kyler Murray.
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) August 31, 2025

No one wanted to listen to me months ago.

Dampier is the TRUTH. https://t.co/4SSsRwOQjJ
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) August 31, 2025

Devon Dampier After Dark! pic.twitter.com/c7IwBEskmj
— Max Olson (@max_olson) August 31, 2025

I just saw Devon Dampier in Utah uniform for the first time and now I think they’re going unbeaten pic.twitter.com/gYlOiQ2sr0
— Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) August 31, 2025

The time he’s getting in the pocket is crazy! The O-line is doing a phenomenal job. Turning it into straight backyard football with the way he extends plays. WRs just gotta find their spots when he scrambles and the big plays will come! #GoUtes
— Kenneth Goobie Scott (@Kscott_2) August 31, 2025

Devon Dampier is the most exciting Utah player since Steve Smith. pic.twitter.com/8iN4CQxEPo
— Ute Nation Alum (@UteNationAlum) August 31, 2025

Devon is electric, however you’ve already been hit too much for my liking.. Just get your yards and chill out 😂😂
— Terrell Burgess (@TiTaniumT98) August 31, 2025

Utah looks great. Dampier bringing a different element to things for them. They might be a CFP team coming out of the Big 12
— Graham Coffey (@GrahamCoffeyDC) August 31, 2025

Welcome to the Big 12 QB Club, Devon Dampier 🫡@Utah_Football QB1 connects with Lander Barton for his first TD as a Ute.#Big12FB | 📺 @CFBONFOX pic.twitter.com/GXhoPKEEyX
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) August 31, 2025

Devon Dampier + Utah’s OL is a late night treat
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) August 31, 2025

Dampier was worth whatever Utah paid him.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) August 31, 2025

Devon Dampier in the 1st half of his Utah debut:

• 10-13 comp-att
• 92 yds
• TD
• 13 rush
• 78 yds

This guy absolutely rocks. pic.twitter.com/JoYZWgvoNi
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) August 31, 2025

The #Utes looking like their old selves, and only going to get better. I think Utah got a gem in Dampier. Looks like an absolute stud out there.
— spYder-man (@CougarJimmie) August 31, 2025

About as perfect a start as you could imagine for Dampier and the Utes… Much to my dismay, they have all the ingredients and will likely be a very good team this year. pic.twitter.com/1AetSLdubt
— Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) August 31, 2025

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