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Utah's CFP Hopes Alive After Wild 51-47 Win

Summary

  • Utah secured a 51-47 victory over Kansas State.
  • Kansas State set a new school record with 472 rushing yards.
  • Devon Dampier's late touchdown sealed the win for Utah.
Utah's CFP Hopes Alive After Wild 51-47 Win

The College Football Playoff picture may shift as Utah, ranked No. 12, narrowly defeated Kansas State 51-47. The Utes defense struggled significantly, allowing a school-record 472 rushing yards, the most against a coach Kyle Whittingham-led team. Kansas State's Joe Jackson set a personal best with 293 rushing yards.

Despite the defensive challenges, Utah mounted an impressive comeback in the final three minutes. Quarterback Devon Dampier delivered a pivotal performance, scoring two rushing and two passing touchdowns, with his final 1-yard run securing the win with under a minute remaining. This crucial victory propels Utah to a 9-2 record.

The win keeps Utah's playoff hopes alive as they await the new rankings, aiming to maintain their position ahead of rivals like Miami and Vanderbilt. Their previous losses were against ranked opponents, a factor that may influence their standing.

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Utah won 51-47 by rallying in the final minutes, with quarterback Devon Dampier scoring the game-winning touchdown.
Yes, Kansas State set a school record for most rushing yards in a single game with 472 yards.
Utah's record improved to 9-2 after their victory over Kansas State.

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