No. 2 Utah Edges No. 22 Arizona in Thriller
No. 2 Utah defeated No. 22 Arizona 40-39 in Tucson, Arizona, with Devon Dampier throwing a late game-winning touchdown pass and Daniel Bray rushing for 197 yards.
Rochester, NY, November 15, 2026 — In a closely contested matchup, the No. 2 ranked Utah Utes secured a narrow victory over the No. 22 Arizona Wildcats, with a final score of 40-39. The game took place in Tucson, Arizona.
The decisive moment came late in the fourth quarter when Utah quarterback Devon Dampier connected on a game-winning touchdown pass. This late score proved to be the difference, as Utah managed to hold on for the one-point victory.
A significant contributor to Utah’s offensive effort was running back Daniel Bray, who had a standout performance. Bray accumulated 197 rushing yards throughout the game, consistently moving the chains and putting his team in a position to score.
The game featured back-and-forth action, with both teams demonstrating strong offensive capabilities. The final score of 40-39 reflects the competitive nature of the contest. The Wildcats were unable to stop the Utes’ final drive, ultimately leading to their defeat on their home turf.
Further details regarding the specific timeline of the game’s scoring plays, the duration of Dampier’s game-winning pass, or other statistics for individual players were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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