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SALT LAKE CITY — Although Utah football’s QB1 Devon Dampier is available for the team’s week nine game against the Colorado Buffaloes, true freshman Byrd Ficklin will start the game under center.

The Utes are opting to be careful with Dampier as the No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats will come into town in week 10.

Utah will start true freshman Byrd Ficklin tonight. pic.twitter.com/hJxYxoZsXI

— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) October 26, 2025

In six appearances, Ficklin has taken 65 snaps and completed all nine of his passes for 138 yards and a touchdown, while flashing mobility and elusiveness in limited action. He also has 17 carries for 111 yards and three TDs on the ground.

Maybe most impressively, his pocket presence and mobility have complemented one another very well. He has b

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