SALT LAKE CITY — Under the lights of the national spotlight, No. 24 Utah delivered the kind of performance against No. 17 Cincinnati that reinforces identity, the home-field advantage of Rice-Eccles Stadium, and the Utes chances in the title hunt.

The Utes rode an explosive first half and key momentum plays in the third quarter to pull away from the Bearcats, securing a 45–14 win in a ranked Big 12 showdown in the late night of Salt Lake City.

The Utes finished with nearly 500 total yards of offense, over 40 minutes in time of possession, and cruised to the finish line with authority. Thanks to a handful of surprising contributions and big plays, the Utes built up a rather comfortable lead going into the final period.

Devon Dampier accounted for 291 yards, 213 through the air, 78 on th

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