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Utah football shines in Big Twelve, with eight players earning All-Conference honors. Quarterback Devon Dampier, Offensive Newcomer of the Year, and offensive linemen Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, Offensive Lineman of the Year and second team, led the Utes impressive rushing game. Defensive players John Henry Daley and Logan Fano also received recognition, with Daley tied for the national lead in tackles for loss and ranked second in sacks before an injury.

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Devon Dampier, Utahs junior quarterback, has made history as the first Utah quarterback in over twenty years to be named the Big Twelve Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Dampier, a Phoenix native, also earned a spot on the All-Big Twelve third team. He led Utahs offense to a significant improvement, scoring forty-one point one points per game, and maintained an impressive quarterback rating of eighty-one point eight. Despite injuries, Dampier finished the season with over two thousand passing yards, twenty-two touchdowns, nearly seven hundred rushing yards, and seven scores. Utah ended the regular season with a ten-and-two record, and Dampiers right tackle, Spencer Fano, was named the Big Twelve Offensive Lineman of the Year.

Spencer Fano, Utah Utes standout right tackle, named Big Twelve Offensive Lineman of the Year, earned All-Big Twelve first team spot, and is a finalist for the Outland Trophy. Fanos exceptional performance led to Utahs offense achieving second-most rushing yards in school history.

University of Utah football shines with 17 Big Twelve awards, including Offensive Lineman of the Year Spencer Fano and Offensive Newcomer of the Year Devon Dampier. Fanos exceptional play contributed to a top-ranked offensive line, while Dampier transformed Utahs offense, averaging over forty points per game. Other Utes received significant recognition, with nine earning honorable mentions.

Utah Utes football program celebrates historic recruiting class for 2026, featuring five-star offensive lineman Kevin Obot and four-star Mataalii Benjamin. Three-star defensive end Penisimani Takitaki, known as PJ, joins the team, simplifying pronunciation for everyone. Utes secure a strong position for a significant bowl game, ranking fifteen in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, despite losses against BYU and Texas Tech.

Utah Utes football secures top recruit Kelvin Obot, a five-star offensive tackle, and four-star Lehi offensive tackle Mataalii Benjamin. Obot, a former MaxPreps Idaho Player of the Year, chose Utah over powerhouse programs like Oregon and Michigan. He is expected to start as a true freshman, filling a crucial role due to the teams offensive line losses. Utah also flipped in-state athlete Salesi Moa from Tennessee, who is expected to make an impact at wide receiver. These signings, along with other key additions, form a strong recruiting class for the Utes, helping the team rebuild and maintain its competitive edge.

Five-star athlete Salesi Moa, a highly sought-after prospect, has switched his commitment from the University of Tennessee to the University of Utah. Moa, a six-foot-one, nineteen-pound athlete from Fremont High School in Ogden, Utah, is the number three athlete in his class and the top player in Utah. Despite initially committing to Tennessee, Moas family ties to Utah and the Utes earlier scholarship offer and official visit likely influenced his decision. This flip showcases the unpredictable nature of college football recruiting and the significance of personal connections in securing top talent.