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SALT LAKE CITY— In a chaotic, end-of-season battle at Rice-Eccles, the Utes broke down, built back up and prevailed 51-47 over the Kansas State Wildcats.

In a game that epitomized everything Kyle Whittingham’s program is about — toughness, grit and seizing the moment when it matters.

Here are five takeaways from tonight’s game.

1. Devon Dampier: The Ultimate Gamer

Dampier didn’t just rally his team—he carried them. In the 51-47 win over Kansas State Wildcats, he threw for 259 yards and two passing touchdowns, and added 94 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns.

Perhaps his most iconic play of the season, fourth-and-one with under three minutes left: he broke loose for a 59-yard run, getting it all the way down to the 1-yard line. That play set up the eventual game-winning sc

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