Josh Furlong
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KSL.com Sports Director • Beat Writer covering Utah Athletics • AP Top 25 🏈 voter • Email: jfurlong@deseretdigital.com
Utah is a 16-point favorite over Kansas State this weekend.
November 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Utah is a 16-point favorite over Kansas State this weekend.
Utah moves up to No. 13 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, with BYU up to No. 11.
November 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Utah moves up to No. 13 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings, with BYU up to No. 11.
Utah up one spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Utes are now No. 14 ... for those who care
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Utah up one spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Utes are now No. 14 ... for those who care
Utah up 3 spots from last week to No. 12 in the latest FWAA | NFF Super 16 poll
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Utah up 3 spots from last week to No. 12 in the latest FWAA | NFF Super 16 poll
Whittingham said there was a decision at halftime to put more on Byrd Ficklin in the second half. Felt like they needed "a higher dose" of Ficklin in the second half.
November 16, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Whittingham said there was a decision at halftime to put more on Byrd Ficklin in the second half. Felt like they needed "a higher dose" of Ficklin in the second half.
Whittingham said if Utah had played last Saturday and not had a bye, Devon Dampier would not have played. Said he's not getting a ton of practice each week, but they feel like as long as he's good on Saturdays then they're good to play him.
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Whittingham said if Utah had played last Saturday and not had a bye, Devon Dampier would not have played. Said he's not getting a ton of practice each week, but they feel like as long as he's good on Saturdays then they're good to play him.
Whittingham said Devon Dampier is "a little beat up, there's no secret about that." Said he wasn't his normal self, but "good enough to go out and do some good things."
Adds that it's great to have Byrd Ficklin out there to help with everything.
Adds that it's great to have Byrd Ficklin out there to help with everything.
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Whittingham said Devon Dampier is "a little beat up, there's no secret about that." Said he wasn't his normal self, but "good enough to go out and do some good things."
Adds that it's great to have Byrd Ficklin out there to help with everything.
Adds that it's great to have Byrd Ficklin out there to help with everything.
Whittingham said Byrd Ficklin was the "biggest catalyst" for Utah tonight. Continues to mention that he has a "bright future."
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Whittingham said Byrd Ficklin was the "biggest catalyst" for Utah tonight. Continues to mention that he has a "bright future."
Kyle Whittingham said he's "proud of our guys. There was a lot of back-and-forth, but we kept at it."
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Kyle Whittingham said he's "proud of our guys. There was a lot of back-and-forth, but we kept at it."
FINAL
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Utah improves to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12 with only 2 games left in the regular season. Byrd Ficklin goes for 166 rushing yards and 2 TDs
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Utah improves to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12 with only 2 games left in the regular season. Byrd Ficklin goes for 166 rushing yards and 2 TDs
November 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
FINAL
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Utah improves to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12 with only 2 games left in the regular season. Byrd Ficklin goes for 166 rushing yards and 2 TDs
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Utah improves to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big 12 with only 2 games left in the regular season. Byrd Ficklin goes for 166 rushing yards and 2 TDs
NaQuari Rogers with a 1-yard rushing TD (after Nate Johnson already scored on the previous play).
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
NaQuari Rogers with a 1-yard rushing TD (after Nate Johnson already scored on the previous play).
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Utah 55 | Baylor 28
Devon Dampier connects with Wayshawn Parker for a 5-yard TD
Utah 49 | Baylor 20
4Q | 11:03
Utah 49 | Baylor 20
4Q | 11:03
November 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Devon Dampier connects with Wayshawn Parker for a 5-yard TD
Utah 49 | Baylor 20
4Q | 11:03
Utah 49 | Baylor 20
4Q | 11:03
Utah with another interception — this one from Trey Reynolds — that is nearly a pick six. But Utah now on the Baylor 9-yard line.
November 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Utah with another interception — this one from Trey Reynolds — that is nearly a pick six. But Utah now on the Baylor 9-yard line.
Devon Dampier with the quick pitch to NaQuari Rogers for the 3-yard rushing TD
Utah 42 | Baylor 20
4Q | 14:12
Utah 42 | Baylor 20
4Q | 14:12
November 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Devon Dampier with the quick pitch to NaQuari Rogers for the 3-yard rushing TD
Utah 42 | Baylor 20
4Q | 14:12
Utah 42 | Baylor 20
4Q | 14:12
END OF 3RD Q:
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
Total: Utah 383 | Baylor 450
Passing: Utah 75 | Baylor 330
Rushing: Utah 308 | Baylor 120
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
Total: Utah 383 | Baylor 450
Passing: Utah 75 | Baylor 330
Rushing: Utah 308 | Baylor 120
November 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
END OF 3RD Q:
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
Total: Utah 383 | Baylor 450
Passing: Utah 75 | Baylor 330
Rushing: Utah 308 | Baylor 120
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
Total: Utah 383 | Baylor 450
Passing: Utah 75 | Baylor 330
Rushing: Utah 308 | Baylor 120
Utah's John Henry Daley brings down Sawyer Robertson on 4th down to stop the drive at midfield and force a turnover on downs.
November 16, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Utah's John Henry Daley brings down Sawyer Robertson on 4th down to stop the drive at midfield and force a turnover on downs.
OMG Byrd Ficklin. What a stiff arm to keep the run going. He then goes 74 yards for the TD for the Utes.
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
3Q | 7:13
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
3Q | 7:13
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
OMG Byrd Ficklin. What a stiff arm to keep the run going. He then goes 74 yards for the TD for the Utes.
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
3Q | 7:13
Utah 35 | Baylor 20
3Q | 7:13
Put Utah's defense in the red zone and they're night and day different. Defense gets the stop to force a FG
Utah 28 | Baylor 20
3Q | 8:09
Utah 28 | Baylor 20
3Q | 8:09
November 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Put Utah's defense in the red zone and they're night and day different. Defense gets the stop to force a FG
Utah 28 | Baylor 20
3Q | 8:09
Utah 28 | Baylor 20
3Q | 8:09
So ... Utah's defense is not getting it done tonight
November 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
So ... Utah's defense is not getting it done tonight
That was an interesting play on 3rd & 4 — and I don't mean in a good way
November 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
That was an interesting play on 3rd & 4 — and I don't mean in a good way
Ficklin starts the second half under center, but then flexes out to WR on 2nd down.
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Ficklin starts the second half under center, but then flexes out to WR on 2nd down.
HALFTIME
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
Total: Utah 243 | Baylor 362
Passing: Utah 64 | Baylor 244
Rushing: Utah 179 | Baylor 118
Yes, Baylor has more passing yards than Utah has total yards.
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
Total: Utah 243 | Baylor 362
Passing: Utah 64 | Baylor 244
Rushing: Utah 179 | Baylor 118
Yes, Baylor has more passing yards than Utah has total yards.
November 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
HALFTIME
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
Total: Utah 243 | Baylor 362
Passing: Utah 64 | Baylor 244
Rushing: Utah 179 | Baylor 118
Yes, Baylor has more passing yards than Utah has total yards.
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
Total: Utah 243 | Baylor 362
Passing: Utah 64 | Baylor 244
Rushing: Utah 179 | Baylor 118
Yes, Baylor has more passing yards than Utah has total yards.
Some serious halftime adjustments needed from Utah's defense. They're above, but it feels so fragile in this game.
November 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Some serious halftime adjustments needed from Utah's defense. They're above, but it feels so fragile in this game.
That was not great by Utah. They went from what should have been a sack to a wide open toss to a receiver for a 29-yard TD.
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
2Q | 0:04
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
2Q | 0:04
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
That was not great by Utah. They went from what should have been a sack to a wide open toss to a receiver for a 29-yard TD.
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
2Q | 0:04
Utah 28 | Baylor 17
2Q | 0:04
Lot of miscommunication on the field for Utah's defense and it keeps leading to open receivers
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Lot of miscommunication on the field for Utah's defense and it keeps leading to open receivers