⚡ CFB Dashboard

- The speaker projects a healthy Devon Dampier for roughly 3,200 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes and 600 rushing yards in 2026. - That projection assumes Utah places a larger overall burden on Dampier because the offensive line may be less dominant, with more downfield passing but fewer quarterback runs than last season.

- Utah's revamped defense opens against Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood, who produced more than 400 total yards against Cal Poly after combining for 21 passing and rushing touchdowns last season. - Idaho returns four offensive-line starters with 83 combined starts, but its opener featured weak run blocking, frequent pressure on Wood and repeated penalties, creating a favorable trench matchup for Utah. - Utah's secondary will be tested by Tony Harste, Ryan Jezioro and Zach Card after the Idaho trio combined for 351 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Vandals' opener. - Utah's offense draws an Idaho defense that allowed 197 rushing yards and 318 passing yards with four touchdowns against Cal Poly, including coverage busts, missed tackles and only one sack.