Utah defeats Houston 21-13 to stay unbeaten
Utah’s 7-0 record was preserved with a 21-13 win over No. 14 Houston, keeping the Utes as the only undefeated team in the Big 12.
Key points
- Utah beat Houston 21-13 at Rice‑Eccles Stadium.
- Devon Dampier rushed 150 yards, 2 TDs, and passed 204 yards, 2 INTs.
- Jackson Bennee’s strip‑sack and Jireh Moe’s recovery sealed the win.
- Utah’s winning streak extended to 13 games, the longest in college football at that time.
Utah holds off Houston to stay unbeaten
Utah (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) defeated No. 14 Houston 21-13 on Saturday night at Rice‑Eccles Stadium, preserving its status as the conference’s last undefeated team.
Devon Dampier rushed for a season‑high 150 yards and two touchdowns while completing 18 of 26 passes for 204 yards and two interceptions.
The Utes’ defense produced a decisive strip‑sack by Jackson Bennee on Houston quarterback Conner Weigman, and Jireh Moe recovered the ball at the Houston 9‑yard line with 2:15 remaining.
"He's our guy," defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley said after the game. "I'm so proud of his fight in the second half."
Scalley added, "We were down, but he's just got all the confidence in the world and that's what you want."
The victory extended Utah’s active winning streak to 13 games, the longest in college football at the time.
Your questions, answered
How did Utah keep its unbeaten record?
Utah defeated No. 14 Houston 21-13, staying 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big 12.
Who was the standout player for Utah?
Devon Dampier rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns, also passing for 204 yards.
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