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Utah’s backup QB Byrd Ficklin shines in a key game against injury-depleted Kansas State, helping the Utes stay bowl-eligible.
No.
12 Utah faces Kansas State in a pivotal game with starting quarterback Devon Dampier uncertain due to an ankle injury, prompting backup Byrd Ficklin to step up with a standout performance, earning Big 12 Freshman of the Week honors.
Ficklin leads the Big 12 in rushing average at 9.4 yards per carry, helping Utah rank first in the conference with 278.4 rushing yards per game.
The Utes' defense allows just 15.6 points per game.
Kansas State, needing a win to become bowl eligible, is without top receiver Jayce Brown, who suffered a season-ending injury, and ranks 13th in the Big 12 in total offense.
The game marks the first meeting between the schools, with Utah favored by 17.5 points despite Kansas State’s 0-5 record in Utah.
El quarterback de reserva de Utah, Byrd Ficklin, brilla en un juego clave contra el estado de Kansas agotado por las lesiones, ayudando a los Utes a mantenerse elegibles para la copa.