Saturday, October 10
Salt Lake City, Utah / Rice-Eccles Stadium
8:15 p.m.
University of Utah
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No. 12 Utah Meets Kansas Under the Lights
10/5/2026 11:28 AM | Football
Utes, Jayhawks will kick at 8:15 p.m. MT on ESPN
SALT LAKE CITY — The 12th-ranked Utah football team is back at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday night for a Big 12 Conference matchup with Kansas. Kickoff between the Utes (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) and Jayhawks (2-2, 0-1 Big 12) is set for 8:15 p.m. MT on Oct. 10.
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SATURDAY LINEUP
Venue:Â Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Time:Â 8:15 p.m. MT
Watch (ESPN):Â Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Sherree Burruss (sideline)
ESPN 700 AM & 92.1 FM:Â Bill Riley (play-by-play), Steven Sylvester (analyst), Zack Moss (sideline); SiriusXM Ch. 83 Â
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UTAH FOOTBALL: NEED TO KNOWS
• Quarterback Devon Dampier has been efficient and effective through the first four games, leading the Big 12 in passing efficiency (172.2) while sitting second in the conference in completion percentage (.703). He ranks in the top half of the conference in passing touchdowns (9, 5th) and passing yards per game (224.0, 7th).Â
• Running back Wayshawn Parker has been all over the field and into the end zone to start the season. The junior ranks third in the Big 12 with 6.56 rush yards per carry, totaling nine touchdowns (4 rec., 5 rush). He was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after Utah's 31-17 win at Iowa State two weeks ago, posting 239 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns.
• After scoring 66, 43, 33 and 31 points in the first four games of the season, Utah has now scored 30 or more points in 10 straight games dating back to the 2025 season, the longest active streak in the FBS of games scoring 30-plus points.
• Utah's defense has given up just seven passing plays of 20+ yards allowed this season, ranking second in the conference and tied for sixth in the FBS.
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THE NUMBERS
• Utah's margin of victory was among the best in the FBS last season and that has continued in 2026. The Utes had six wins by 30+ points, tying for second-most in the country (Indiana led with eight wins by 30+ points). Utah has a +26.7 average margin of victory through three games so far this season, eighth best in the FBS.
• The Utes' defense has been stout through the first three games of the season, allowing just 41 total points (10.3 ppg, 3rd FBS). The red zone defense ranks 5th in the FBS and 3rd in the Big 12 at 0.667. Utah's rushing defense is giving up just 84.0 ypg (13th FBS, 4th Big 12) after allowing 181.2 ypg in 2025 (108th FBS).
• Utah's offense has been equally as impressive early in the season, ranking 11th in the FBS and third in the conference in total offense at 491.0 ypg. Utah is currently 12th in the FBS in scoring offense and leads the conference with 43.3 ppg.
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FOLLOW THE UTES
Follow the Utes on social media through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com. Download the Utah 360 app here.  Â
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SATURDAY LINEUP
Venue:Â Rice-Eccles Stadium (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Time:Â 8:15 p.m. MT
Watch (ESPN):Â Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Sherree Burruss (sideline)
ESPN 700 AM & 92.1 FM:Â Bill Riley (play-by-play), Steven Sylvester (analyst), Zack Moss (sideline); SiriusXM Ch. 83 Â
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UTAH FOOTBALL: NEED TO KNOWS
• Quarterback Devon Dampier has been efficient and effective through the first four games, leading the Big 12 in passing efficiency (172.2) while sitting second in the conference in completion percentage (.703). He ranks in the top half of the conference in passing touchdowns (9, 5th) and passing yards per game (224.0, 7th).Â
• Running back Wayshawn Parker has been all over the field and into the end zone to start the season. The junior ranks third in the Big 12 with 6.56 rush yards per carry, totaling nine touchdowns (4 rec., 5 rush). He was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after Utah's 31-17 win at Iowa State two weeks ago, posting 239 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns.
• After scoring 66, 43, 33 and 31 points in the first four games of the season, Utah has now scored 30 or more points in 10 straight games dating back to the 2025 season, the longest active streak in the FBS of games scoring 30-plus points.
• Utah's defense has given up just seven passing plays of 20+ yards allowed this season, ranking second in the conference and tied for sixth in the FBS.
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THE NUMBERS
• Utah's margin of victory was among the best in the FBS last season and that has continued in 2026. The Utes had six wins by 30+ points, tying for second-most in the country (Indiana led with eight wins by 30+ points). Utah has a +26.7 average margin of victory through three games so far this season, eighth best in the FBS.
• The Utes' defense has been stout through the first three games of the season, allowing just 41 total points (10.3 ppg, 3rd FBS). The red zone defense ranks 5th in the FBS and 3rd in the Big 12 at 0.667. Utah's rushing defense is giving up just 84.0 ypg (13th FBS, 4th Big 12) after allowing 181.2 ypg in 2025 (108th FBS).
• Utah's offense has been equally as impressive early in the season, ranking 11th in the FBS and third in the conference in total offense at 491.0 ypg. Utah is currently 12th in the FBS in scoring offense and leads the conference with 43.3 ppg.
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FOLLOW THE UTES
Follow the Utes on social media through Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com. Download the Utah 360 app here.  Â
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