The Utah Utes assumed a strong grip on their game with the Arizona State Sun Devils as the two headed to the halftime with a 21–3 deficit on October 12, 2025. Led by quarterback Devon Dampier, Utah committed an offense that was explosive with playmaking and consistency during the first two quarters.
Dampier was the engine that drove Utah on this early rush with 2 touchdowns, one 12 12-yard and another a spectacular 24-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down effort. The Utes were equally as efficient on both ends of the field as they were offensive, and the chains rolled well, while the third downs turned into a third life to keep the momentum going.