Devon Dampier often channels his favorite superhero. The University of Utah quarterback poses for pictures while shooting imaginary webs from his wrists. He owns a pair of red and blue Spider-Man earrings. And, on the field, he relies on his own “Spidey Sense” to evade tacklers and find gaps in opposing defenses.

As a whole, Utah’s quarterback room is in the best place it’s been in a long time. Will it stay that way in 2026?

Utah Utes rallied to defeat the Kansas State Wildcats 51-47, with quarterback Devon Dampier playing a crucial role.

Dampier, the banged-up dual-threat junior, and true freshman Ficklin have become close friends and quite a QB tandem for the 13th-ranked Utes (8-2, 5-2, No. 13 CFP), who still have hope of getting into the Big 12 championship game, and maybe the College Football Playoff. They were up two spots Sunday in the latest Associated Press poll.

Utah safety Tao Johnson picked off a pass in the end zone on a Kansas State 2-point try, and took it the distance for a rare pick-two score. It was the play that completely changed the momentum for the Utes, and one that led No. 12 Utah to an improbable 51-47 win in the final game at Rice-Eccles Stadium of the season.

The Utes have two talented quarterbacks on their roster. But keeping both of those players on the roster next year could be a challenge.

Byrd Ficklin stole the show in Utah’s 55-28 win at Baylor. In a freshman season full of memorable moments, Ficklin delivered a few more on Saturday. It was the start of a 21-0 Utah scoring run as the Utes blew out Baylor 55-28 to improve to 8-2 on the year.

Devon Dampier wasn't at full strength during Utah's 55-28 win over Baylor on Saturday, according to head coach Kyle Whittingham. In fact, if the Utes (8-2, 5-2

Devon Dampier threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns and ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 56 seconds remaining to rally No. 12 Utah to a 51-47 victory over Kansas State on Saturday in Salt Lake City.