Highlights, key plays and photos from Utah’s dominant win over No. 21 Arizona State
The Utes ran over, around and through the Sun Devils on a rainy night in Salt Lake City
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Final score
Utah 42, Arizona State 10
Run, run, run.
That’s what Utah did in sprinting past No. 21 Arizona State to a convincing victory over the defending Big 12 champions.
That sends the Utes into next week’s rivalry game with BYU with a 5-1 record and a 2-1 Big 12 mark. The Cougars stayed unbeaten at 6-0 (3-0 in Big 12) after rallying for a double-overtime win over Arizona Saturday night.
Devon Dampier led an offensive rushing attack for Utah that netted 276 yards against an ASU defense that entered the night giving up just 78.2 rushing yards per game.
Dampier ran for 120 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries for a 12.0-per carry average.
Wayshawn Parker (55 yards), NaQuari Rogers (48 yards, two touchdowns) and Daniel Bray (41 yards) also had strong nights on the ground as Utah put up 412 yards of total offense while holding Arizona State to 259.
Fourth quarter
Utah 42, Arizona State 10
10:05 — Byrd Ficklin got in on the fun.
The Utes’ backup quarterback scored on a 4-yard run for Utah’s sixth rushing touchdown of the night. Utah 42, Arizona State 10.
Dampier scored his third rushing touchdown of the night, this time from 9 yards out. Utah 35, Arizona State 10.
He’s over 100 rushing yards on the night, becoming the first Utah quarterback to run for 100 yards in a game since Travis Wilson did it against Oregon in 2015.
4:32 — It took a 13-play, 75-yard drive, but Arizona State finally found the end zone.
The Sun Devils scored their first touchdown of the night on a 4-yard Jordyn Tyson run, one snap after Utah gave up a first down with a delay of game penalty on a fourth-and-1. Utah 28, Arizona State 10.
After a 56-yard pass to Ryan Davis got Utah into the red zone, NaQuari Rogers scored his second rushing touchdown of the night on a 2-yard carry, taking a late pitch from Devon Dampier before strolling into the corner of the end zone. Utah 28, Arizona State 3.
The Utes are off and running against the Sun Devils.
Utah rushed for 183 yards in the first half, more than double what Arizona State has been giving up in a game — and there’s still two quarters to go.
Devon Dampier has 87 of those rushing yards on seven carries — a 12.4-per carry average — and has two rushing touchdowns.
NaQuari Rogers also scored on a rushing touchdown late in the first half to give the Utes the 21-3 edge going into the break.
Second quarter
Utah 21, Arizona State 3
1:04 — The Utes have their running game humming.
On the ensuing possession after the blocked field goal, NaQuari Rogers scored on a 22-yard run and Utah is running the ball at will against the Sun Devils. Utah 21, Arizona State 3.
The Utes will get the ball back with an opportunity to build on their 11-point lead late in the first half.
11:27 — Devon Dampier is showing off his wheels tonight.
Dampier scampered in from 24 yards out for his second rushing touchdown of the game, capitalizing on solid field position on a 59-yard drive. Utah 14, Arizona State 3.
2:34 — Arizona State countered with a score of its own on its first possession.
The Sun Devils converted two fourth-down attempts on a 54-yard drive before a holding penalty stalled them and forced a 38-yard field goal from Jesus Gomez. Utah 7, Arizona State 3.
9:56 — The Utes are on the board first.
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Devon Dampier scored on a QB keeper on fourth-and-2 from 12 yards out as Utah capitalized on the game’s opening drive. Utah 7, Arizona State 0.
.@Devonddampier splits the defense and takes it in for a 12 YD run🕸️🕷️
The Utes moved the ball 75 yards in 14 plays to score.
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Utah running back Naquari Rogers (21) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims (2) reacts after being downed by a Utah player during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) calls to a player before the snap during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah players cheer as their late teammates Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe are honored during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims (2) reacts after being downed by a Utah player during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah players cheer after defeating Arizona State in an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) celebrates his touchdown against Arizona State during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah fans react after a play during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah defensive end Logan Fano (0) celebrates after an Arizona State field goal was foiled during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah running back Naquari Rogers (21) runs the ball upfield as he’s hit by Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (44) during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham looks to the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Utah held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs the ball against Arizona State during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs the ball as he’s pushed out of bounds by Arizona State defensive back Montana Warren (7) during an NCAA football game held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks to the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah running back Naquari Rogers (21) celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah fans cheer before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah fans cheer before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Arizona State quarterback Jeff Sims (2) warms up before an NCAA football game against Utah held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Alan Hansing, assistant athletics director of event and facility management with Utah Athletics, pushes water from an end zone before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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A member of Utah’s football staff dries a football as players warm up before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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A fan watches players warm up before an NCAA football game between Utah and Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Rain falls before an NCAA football game between Utah and Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah flags wave in the wind as weather rolls in before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham walks toward Rice-Eccles Stadium before an NCAA football game against Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) high-fives fans as the team makes their entrance before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Utah fans cheer as the team arrives before an NCAA football game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Clouds gather over Rice-Eccles Stadium before an NCAA football game between Utah and Arizona State in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
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Rain falls before an NCAA football game between Utah and Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
How to watch the game
Utah’s game against Arizona State will be televised on ESPN and can be found on Watch ESPN. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. MDT.
Pregame prep
Here are a few stories to get you ready for Utah’s game against Arizona State.