Utah Rallies From 12-Point Hole to Beat Kansas State 51-47

In a thrilling comeback victory, No. 13 Utah rallied from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Kansas State 51-47 on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Quarterback Devon Dampier threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, capping the drive with a 1-yard score with 56 seconds remaining to secure the win for the Utes, who improved to 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big 12.

The game, which kicked off at 2 p.m. MST and aired on ESPN2, showcased high-powered offenses from both teams. Kansas State built a commanding lead behind a record-breaking ground attack, amassing 472 rushing yards, the most by any Division I team in a loss since 2017. Running back Joe Jackson set a school record with 293 rushing yards and three touchdowns, surpassing Darren Sproles' mark of 292 from 2004. His third score gave the Wildcats a 47-35 advantage midway through the fourth quarter.

The momentum shifted on a bizarre two-point conversion attempt. After Jackson's touchdown, Kansas State opted to go for two, but Utah defensive back Tao Johnson intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 100 yards for two points, narrowing the gap to 47-37. Moments later, Dampier connected with...