No. 14 Utah Overcomes Kansas, Keeps Big 12 Title Hopes Alive
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In a thrilling comeback, No. 14 Utah outlasted Kansas 31-21 on Friday, maintaining its slim chances of winning the Big 12 championship. Devon Dampier led the way with 253 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Elijah Davis sealed the win with a 97-yard interception return. Utah's comeback was sparked by a crucial fourth-quarter turnaround, where the Jayhawks' quarterback Jalon Daniels threw two interceptions, including one to Davis near the goal line. Despite being held to 164 rushing yards, Utah's 417 total offense proved enough to capitalize on Kansas' mistakes. The Utes' victory marked their 10th win of the season, a milestone they've achieved for the third time in the last five years. However, their path to the conference title remains uncertain, relying on a series of events including Arizona State beating Arizona, Texas Tech losing to West Virginia, and BYU defeating UCF on Saturday. The loss marked a disappointing end to Jalon Daniels' college career, which saw him finish with 187 passing yards, a touchdown, and a rushing touchdown. Kansas' Daniel Hishaw Jr. and Leshon Williams each had over 100 rushing yards, but the Jayhawks ultimately fell short. Utah's win keeps their Big 12 title hopes alive, while Kansas will have to wait until next year to compete for a championship. The Jayhawks' season ended on a low note, with five losses in their last six games, including a 4-2 start that seemed promising initially.
