How Morgan Scalley helped Utah football retain both of its star quarterbacks this offseason
Both Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin decided to stay put with the Utes for the 2026 season.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) congratulates Byrd Ficklin (15) after a touchdown last season.
Jason Batacao, a former Oklahoma City resident who graduated from the University of Oklahoma, covers the University of Utah for The Salt Lake Tribune. When he’s not covering the Utes, Jason enjoys watching movies, playing on his Xbox Series X and reading books.