Utah Ends Three-Game Losing Streak to BYU with 28-20 Victory
No. 3 Utah defeated No. 7 BYU 28-20 in Salt Lake City, ending a three-game losing streak to the Cougars. Quarterback Devon Dampier accounted for four touchdowns, and the Utes' defense intercepted four passes.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, November 7, 2026 — The University of Utah football team secured a significant victory over its rival, Brigham Young University, defeating the Cougars 28-20 in Salt Lake City. This win marks the end of a challenging three-game losing streak for the Utes against BYU.
The pivotal performance for Utah came from quarterback Devon Dampier, who was instrumental in the team’s offensive success. Dampier accounted for a total of four touchdowns during the game, driving the Utes’ scoring efforts and contributing significantly to their final point total.
On the defensive side, the Utah Utes demonstrated a strong performance, effectively disrupting BYU’s offensive drives. The Utes’ defense was particularly effective in creating turnovers, highlighted by their ability to intercept four passes from the opposing quarterback. These turnovers played a crucial role in maintaining control of the game and limiting BYU’s scoring opportunities.
The victory gives Utah a much-needed boost, not only in the standings but also in morale, especially against a rival team with whom they have had recent struggles. The outcome of the game reaffirms Utah’s position in the rankings, with the team being designated as No. 3 nationally entering the contest, while BYU was ranked No. 7. The details of the game, including specific player statistics beyond Dampier’s four touchdowns and the defense’s four interceptions, were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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