Dampier and Parker star in No. 21 Utah's first opener without Whittingham in 21 years
Devon Dampier threw three touchdowns and Wayshawn Parker added three scores as Utah piled up 633 yards in Morgan Scalley’s debut.
- On Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, Utah routed Idaho 66-14 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, marking head coach Morgan Scalley's regular-season debut. The FBS Utes dominated the FCS Vandals throughout the contest.
- Scalley assumed the head coach position this season following the departure of longtime leader Kyle Whittingham to Michigan after 21 years. Idaho entered facing long odds after a demoralizing season-opening loss at Cal Poly.
- Utah rolled up 633 total yards, with 364 on the ground and 269 through the air. Quarterback Devon Dampier completed 13 of 18 passes for 176 yards and three TDs before taking a seat in the third quarter.
- Running back Wayshawn Parker recorded his first career three-touchdown game, while transfer wide receiver Braden Pegan scored on a 7-yard reception and a 12-yard end around. Both contributed significantly to Utah's offensive explosion.
- Utah hosts Arkansas next Saturday for their second home game against an SEC team, while Idaho returns home to host Lamar. The Vandals remain winless at 0-2 heading into their home opener.
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thesportsleader.comDevon Dampier throws for 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah demolishes Idaho
Devon Dampier threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns while leading No. 21 Utah to a 66-14 victory over Idaho in Salt Lake City on Thursday night.Dampier completed 13 of 18 passes and added 31 yards on six carries to help the Utes (1-0) run away from ...
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Dampier and Parker star in No. 21 Utah's first opener without Whittingham in 21 years
Devon Dampier threw for three touchdowns, Wayshawn Parker had the first three-touchdown game of his career and No. 21 Utah routed Idaho 66-14 coach Morgan Scalley’s regular-season debut.
Idaho Falls to Utah in Thursday Clash
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Steve Tate on tonight’s season opener for Utah football against Idaho, How did Coach Whitt handle injuries in his playing days (?) + more
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