No. 6 Utah defeated Cincinnati 49-25 at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, to improve their record to 8-0. This victory marks the sixth time in program history the Utes have started a season with eight consecutive wins, the first time since 2010.
Head coach Morgan Scalley is now 9-0 at the helm of the Utes, becoming the first head coach in program history to start 9-0 and their first full season 8-0. The Utes' offense scored 42 points in the first half, the team's highest first-half total since scoring 43 against Colorado last season. Quarterback Devon Dampier completed 22-of-29 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 45 yards. Dampier is now 18-2 as a starter, tying him for the sixth-most career wins in program history.
Tight end Hunter Andrews recorded a career-best 112 receiving yards and five catches, including a four-yard touchdown in the opening drive. This performance made Andrews the fourth different Utah player to post a 100-yard game this season. Other offensive contributors included running back Wayshawn Parker, who had a 13-yard touchdown rush in the first quarter, and Daniel Bray, who recorded both a rushing and a receiving touchdown.
The Utah defense recorded two touchdowns during the game. Elijah Davis returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown, extending a streak of 23 straight seasons with a pick-six. Rabbit Evans returned a fumble for 51 yards, following a forced fumble by defensive end Ethan Day. Defensive end Kash Dillon tied for the team lead with seven tackles, and Elijah Reed recorded his first career sack.
The Utes have now won three straight games played in the Eastern Time Zone, with victories at Cincinnati in 2026, West Virginia in 2025, and UCF in 2024. This win also brings Utah to a 2-0 all-time record against Cincinnati.
