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Utah coach Morgan Scalley and his players talk about the team's 33-point win over the SEC's Arkansas.
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd
Brandon covers sports for the Deseret News, with an emphasis on the University of Utah and the NFL.

There have only been two times when an SEC school has played at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and both times, the visiting team went away with a loss.

That included Saturday’s dominant 43-10 win for Utah, which scored 43 unanswered points en route to routing Arkansas in a late-night matchup.

Similar to three years ago when the Utes beat Florida 24-11 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Utah built a double-digit lead at halftime and put away any hope for the visiting SEC school to rally.

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The school also honored former Utah All-American Eric Weddle, as he was enshrined into the Ring of Honor at halftime.

It all made for a memorable night at Rice-Eccles Stadium, as the Utes improved to 2-0 on the young season and climbed to No. 17 in the Associated Press rankings following the victory.

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Watch more of the sights from Saturday’s game and hear what Morgan Scalley and the Utah players had to say about the victory in the video above.

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Utah Utes players celebrate after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Brock Fonoimoana (53) and teammates celebrate after the Utah Utes won against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) walks on the field after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Jireh Moe (90) lights the U after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) jumps over the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Ryan Gunderson, center, Utah Utes quarterbacks coach, coaches during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Jireh Moe (90) smiles after a tackle during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jackson (7) reacts during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Steve Chavez-Soto (25) runs the ball during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cheerleaders participate in the “Moment of Loudness” after the third quarter during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans participate in the “Moment of Loudness” after the third quarter during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cheerleaders put their hands up during the “Moment of Loudness” after the third quarter during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah students cheer during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Arkansas Razorbacks players and coaches react on the sidelines as Utah Utes safety Nate Tilmon (21) sacks Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback AJ Hill (2) during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) jumps to score a touchdown during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) misses a pass for a touchdown during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) scored a touchdown during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back La'khi Roland (4) blocks Utah Utes wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Noah Bennee (89) runs down the field during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs down the field during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8) scores two extra points during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) scores a touchdown during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8), right, celebrates with teammates after scoring two extra points during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs the ball down the field during a football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Brock Fonoimoana (53) and teammates celebrate after the Utah Utes won against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) walks on the field after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Jireh Moe (90) lights the U after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after winning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley smiles as players warm up for a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Eric Weddle arrives to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Daniel Bray (5) warms up for a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Ricky Johnson (11) warms up for a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Eric Weddle arrives to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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University of Utah president Taylor Randall arrives to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4), center, warms up for a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) arrives to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes arrive to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes arrive to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) arrives to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley, left, and Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4), right, arrive to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Elijah Reed (11) kisses his girlfriend Beatriz Ramirez as he arrives to a football game between the Utah Utes and Arkansas Razorbacks at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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