Keeping quarterbacks healthy is once again a dilemma for No. 12 Utah as it heads into its final regular-season home game against Kansas State on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Starting quarterback Devon Dampier has been battling an ankle injury for at least a month. Dampier's availability for the Utes on Saturday is still unknown. The junior already missed one game this season and his mobility has been noticeably limited in other recent games when he's played.

"Day-by-day is (the way) we're taking it, and that's the best answer I can give you," Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said, noting that Dampier is a physical runner by nature and his style of play takes a toll on his body.

Unlike last season, an injured quarterback hasn't sent the Utes (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) into a downward spiral. Byrd Fickl

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