Utah Holds Off Arizona in Thriller, Maintains Undefeated Season
No. 2 Utah defeated No. 22 Arizona 40-39 in Tucson, Arizona, with Devon Dampier throwing a decisive touchdown pass and Daniel Bray rushing for 197 yards, preserving Utah's undefeated season.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, November 15, 2026 — No. 2 ranked Utah football secured a narrow victory over No. 22 Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday, with the final score standing at 40-39. The win was critical in preserving Utah’s undefeated season.
The closely contested game saw significant performances from key players on both sides. Utah’s offense was anchored by a powerful rushing performance from Daniel Bray, who accumulated 197 yards on the ground. The decisive moment of the contest came late in the game when Utah quarterback Devon Dampier connected on a touchdown pass that ultimately sealed the victory for the Utes.
The outcome marks a significant result for the Utah program as it continues its campaign without a loss. Arizona, ranked No. 22 nationally, put forth a strong challenge on their home field, pushing the undefeated streak to the limit. The final score reflects the tight nature of the competition throughout the matchup.
Further details regarding the specific timing of the touchdown pass, the overall offensive and defensive statistics for both teams, or individual player accolades beyond Bray’s rushing yards and Dampier’s touchdown pass were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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