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 in Salt Lake City, marking Morgan Scalley's regular-season debut as head coach. The FBS Utes dominated the FCS Vandals throughout.
- Scalley assumed the head coach position this season following the departure of longtime leader Kyle Whittingham for Michigan. Idaho entered facing long odds after a demoralizing season-opening loss at Cal Poly.
- Utah rolled up 633 total yards, including 364 on the ground. 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 produced his first three-touchdown game of his career. Transfer wide receiver Braden Pegan scored on a 7-yard reception and a 12-yard end around.
- Utah hosts Arkansas next Saturday for their second home game against an SEC team. Idaho returns home to host Lamar next Saturday as the Vandals look to recover from their 0-2 start.
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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.
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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 first seen on ESPN700The former Utes safety on the Utes beginning their season tonight vs Idaho, Morgan Scalley’s first season opener, Coach Whitt’s […] The post Steve Tate on tonight’s season opener for Utah football against Idaho, How did Coach Whitt handle injuries in his playing days (?) + more first appea…
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