QB Devon Dampier announces return to Utah for 2026 season
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Key Points:
- Utah quarterback Devon Dampier, a transfer from New Mexico, will return for the 2026 season, providing new Utes coach Morgan Scalley with a key offensive leader.
- Dampier posted 2,490 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 835 rushing yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns in 2025, earning third-team All-Big 12 honors.
- Despite coaching changes with Kyle Whittingham and offensive coordinator Jason Beck leaving for Michigan, Dampier chose to stay at Utah under Scalley and new offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven.
- Dampier was named Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year in 2025, improving his completion rate to 63.5% and reducing interceptions from
