SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Utes seem to be in good hands at the quarterback position after true freshman Byrd Ficklin earned two Big 12 weekly awards in his first career start.

The Oklahoma native was named Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week after taking over for injured starter Devon Dampier and leading Utah to a 53-7 victory over the helpless Colorado Buffaloes.

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He completed 10-of-22 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns while not committing a turnover. Ficklin added 151 rushing yards, setting an early tone for the evening when he broke loose for a 63-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage.

About Byrd Ficklin

The 6’1, 200-pound QB signed with the Utes after lea

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