No. 20 Utah defeated Arkansas 43-10 on September 11 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The victory marked the 97th consecutive sellout at the stadium, excluding the 2020 season. This win represents the largest margin of victory against an SEC opponent in Utah program history.
Quarterback Devon Dampier completed 18-of-24 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. During the second quarter, Dampier surpassed 6,000 career passing yards. He has now recorded a 12-2 record as a starter.
Running back Wayshawn Parker recorded 118 all-purpose yards, including 53 rushing yards and 65 receiving yards. Parker scored two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. He has accumulated six total touchdowns through the first two games of the season.
Tight end Noah Bennee recorded a career-best 113 receiving yards and one touchdown on four receptions. The 57-yard reception was Bennee's longest collegiate catch.
The Utah defense recorded four sacks and seven tackles for loss. The team also combined for 13 pass breakups, which is the second-most in program history and the most since 1998.
Defensive tackle Jireh Moe recorded eight tackles and a career-high sack. Safety Jackson Bennee recorded his fifth career interception, marking the eighth consecutive game in which Utah has recorded at least one interception.
Head coach Morgan Scalley moved to a 3-0 record at the helm of Utah following the win. The Utes have now scored 40 or more points in three consecutive games.
