Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during warm ups before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd
Brandon covers sports for the Deseret News, with an emphasis on the University of Utah and the NFL.

Nebraska got a crash course in Devon Dampier.

The Huskers failed that test, as Utah’s star quarterback set a Las Vegas Bowl record with 458 yards of total offense Wednesday while accounting for five touchdowns.

That was the headline effort of a 44-22 blowout that ended the Utes’ season with an 11-2 mark and gave Morgan Scalley a 1-0 record as Utah’s head coach.

The victory had social media buzzing about the domination the Utes showed against their Big Ten counterpart.

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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players participate in a “moment of loudness” honoring late players Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe, both of whom wore #22, during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule reacts on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Nate Johnson (3) is tackled onto the sideline during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) attempts to catch an interception and drops the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (35) scores a touchdown against the Utah Utes during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans cheer during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes marching band performs during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) scores a touchdown during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players and coaches react as Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback TJ Lateef (14) is pushed into the sidelines by Utah Utes safety Nate Tilmon (21) during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes play against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Otto Tia (5) reacts after Utah Utes tight end Dallen Bentley (88) scored a touchdown during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Dallen Bentley (88) scores a touchdown during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Dallen Bentley (88) reacts during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cheerleaders run out on the field in front of the players before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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An Elvis impersonator sings during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) reacts after gaining yards against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs down the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cheerleaders run out on the field in front of the players before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Kash Dillon (93) celebrates after Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback TJ Lateef (14) is tackled during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) celebrates after teammate Utah Utes tight end JJ Buchanan (81) caught a long pass during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley tears up after receiving the Utah Utes’ trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes cheerleaders cheer during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley celebrates after receiving the Utah Utes’ trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley tears up after receiving the Utah Utes’ trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) celebrates after receiving the Utah Utes’ trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule, right, and Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley, left, talk after the Utah Utes beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley, right, celebrates after the Utah Utes beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Elvis hands out the trophy to the Utah Utes for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Elvis hands out the trophy to the Utah Utes for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) holds the trophy given to the Utah Utes for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers form a circle after the Utah Utes beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) holds the trophy given to the Utah Utes for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Pupu Sepulona (45), right, celebrates after the Utah Utes beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) holds the trophy given to the Utah Utes for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley holds the trophy given to the Utah Utes for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley and the team celebrate after receiving their trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley and the team celebrate after receiving their trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley and the team celebrate after receiving their trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes offensive lineman Roger Alderman (75) lays in confetti after winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley and the team celebrate after receiving their trophy for winning the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cheerleaders lay in confetti after the Utah Utes won the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4), right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett (57) celebrates after the Nebraska Cornhuskers score a touchdown during the Las Vegas Bowl against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Andrew Marshall (10) tackles Utah Utes wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) after he catches a pass during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley arrives for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) arrives for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley arrives for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players arrive for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) arrives for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running backs coach Mark Atuaia arrives for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Raycine Guillory (0), left, arrives for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4), center, warms up before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during warm ups before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running backs coach Mark Atuaia coaches during warm ups before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during warm ups before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) warms up before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes warm up before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) warms up before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley coaches during warm ups before the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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