Lawrence, Ks. — On a night when everything felt like it was slipping away, Utah found the answers they needed to overcome a pretty lethargic effort.

Devon Dampier delivered two clutch fourth-quarter touchdowns, while Larry Simmons and JJ Buchanan — combining for over 160 receiving yards and multiple game-changing grabs — emerged as legit go-to targets.

Meanwhile, the Utes’ defense punched back with three interceptions, including a 97-yard pick-six, turning a sloppy, penalty-plagued game into a 31–21 grit-and-grind victory.

Here are takeaways from today’s game:

Devon Dampier Levels Up In 4th Quarter

If there was ever a game that demanded poise amid turbulence, it was this one — and Devon Dampier passed the test again. The freshman finished 15-of-25 for 253 yards and three touchdowns,

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