Wayshawn Parker sustained an injury during the first play of the Utah Utes' Holy War matchup against BYU on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Although the Utes began the game with a successful three-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, Parker was forced to leave the field on the opening play.
Parker took his first carry for six yards before limping off the field under his own power. While he initially appeared to have hurt his left knee, an ABC broadcast later indicated the injury might involve his left ankle, an issue Parker has dealt with previously.
Parker did return to the field for the second drive but subsequently left the game again. The injury occurred during a game where both Parker and Isaiah Glasker were reported to have sustained injuries on the first play, with Glasker reportedly suffering a head or neck injury.
Prior to the matchup, Parker entered the game with 726 rushing yards on the season, averaging 6.7 yards per carry and recording nine touchdowns. He also recorded 26 catches for 264 yards and four touchdowns.
