College Football Week 14 highlights: Utes Rally Past Jayhawks, Georgia and Texas Secure Key Wins
A late interception and a clutch touchdown drive propelled the Utah Utes to a 17-14 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. Safety Jackson Bennee’s interception in the end zone halted a Kansas drive, setting the stage for a five-play, 28-yard touchdown connection between quarterback Devon Dampier and wide receiver Larry Simmons with 12:26 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving Utah the lead.
The game showcased a back-and-forth battle, with Kansas initially taking a 7-3 lead in the second quarter on a 7-yard rushing touchdown by running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. Utah responded six plays later with a 58-yard touchdown pass from Dampier to wide receiver JJ buchanan, establishing a 10-7 halftime advantage. Thes results are pivotal as teams jockey for bowl game positioning and potential conference championship contention heading into the final weeks of the regular season.
Utah extended their lead in the fourth quarter following Bennee’s interception.
