No. 12 Utah moved to 5-0 following a 41-24 victory over Kansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The game, which saw a sellout crowd of 51,467, was marked by significant individual performances and a resilient effort from the Utes.
Utah head coach Morgan Scalley noted that the game was not clean, citing 10 penalties and the first turnover battle loss of the season as areas for improvement. Despite these challenges, Scalley praised the team's resilience and their ability to make red zone stops, limiting Kansas to two touchdowns on five attempts. The coach also highlighted the performance of Rickey Johnson, who recorded five receptions for 104 yards, and Semi Taulanga, who made a touchdown catch.
Running back Wayshawn Parker recorded over 150 rushing yards for the second consecutive game, becoming the first player to achieve that feat since 2021. Quarterback Devon Dampier reached a career milestone by passing for over 1,000 yards at Utah, ranking him fourth among Utah quarterbacks of all time. Dampier credited halftime adjustments and team bonding for the offense's performance in the second half.
Kansas head coach Lance Leipold stated that his team struggled to execute and start the game with the aggression they had planned. Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall noted the team's need to find a way to start faster in games. Defensive end David Santiago noted that despite a momentum-shifting forced fumble, the team struggled to capitalize on opportunities.
The victory at Rice-Eccles Stadium extended Utah's sellout streak to 99 consecutive games. The game took place on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, with a kickoff at 6:02 p.m. MT.
