The No. 12 Utah Utes football team was given a good scare but still came out on top against the Kansas State Wildcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday.

From the Utes’ fourth-quarter rally to Kansas State running over Utah to penalties playing a big role, it was a wild day at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is tackled by Kansas State defensive back Qua Moss, bottom right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

The Utes couldn't stop the Wildcats' rushing attack — and it almost cost them their season. Here's what Kyle Whittingham said, and the video shows, went wrong.

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SALT LAKE CITY — Standout Utah defensive end John Henry Daley left with a leg injury against Kansas State on Saturday after he had two sacks and 3 1/2 tackles for loss in the first quarter. Daley grabbed toward his leg on a non-contact play with 2:23 left in the first. He was helped to the locker room and did not return to the sideline.

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