K-State rushed for a program-record 472 yards, while Joe Jackson broke Darren Sproles' single-game record with 293 yards, but it wasn't enough. Utah quarterback Devon Dampier ran in the game-winning touchdown with 56 seconds left.

While Devon Dampier’s heroics saved the day for Utah, the earlier play of freshman QB Byrd Ficklin helped Utah keep pace against Kansas State.

Kansas State and Utah lit up the scoreboard in a college football classic. Here are our instant takeaways & reaction.

Kansas State has had worse report cards, but the failure to get stops on defense cost the Wildcats in the end.

The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between No. 12 Utah and Kansas State. Check back for updates throughout the game. Utah’s home finale provided plenty of fireworks — especially if you are a fan of running games. Enter the hero, Devon Dampier.

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is tackled by Kansas State defensive back Qua Moss, bottom right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

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Standout Utah defensive end John Henry Daley left with a leg injury against Kansas State on Saturday after he had two sacks and 3½ tackles for loss in the first quarter. Daley grabbed toward his left leg on a noncontact play with 2:23 left in the first.