Utah quarterback Devon Dampier was not listed on Friday’s availability report. Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has said Dampier remains the team’s No. 1 QB, but the Utes could still go with freshman Byrd Ficklin if they think he gives them the best chance to win tonight.

The No. 17 Bearcats (7-1, 5-0) have not lost since Week 1 against Nebraska and control their own destiny to make the College Football Playoff, while No. 24 Utah’s (6-2, 3-2) hopes to get to Arlington for the Big 12 Championship are dangling by a thread.

The No. 16 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1, 5-0 Big 12) visit the No. 24 Utah Utes (6-2, 3-2) Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Cincinnati vs.

A few days after Utah’s tough loss to BYU, Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis sat down next to Mana Caravalho in the Utes’ locker room in Salt Lake City. Carvalho, the Ute true freshman punt returner, muffed a punt against the Cougars.

Defensively, Cincinnati is anchored by linebacker Jake Golday, who has recorded 67 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season.

Disney-owned content has been removed from YouTube TV as the two companies failed to renew their contract, USA TODAY reports. That includes ESPN, which is set to stream and broadcast the UC game. So, how can football fans watch the first-ever game between surging Cincinnati and Utah, including the morning College GameDay broadcast?

The No. 24 Utah Utes (6-2) face a fellow Big 12 opponent when they host the No. 16 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. In their most recent outing, the Utes beat the Colorado Buffaloes 53-7. The Bearcats are coming off of a 41-20 win over the Baylor Bears.