SALT LAKE CITY — Facing a 6-point deficit late in the third quarter Saturday, Utah quarterback Devon Dampier eluded a would-be sack on third-and-7 and escaped out of the pocket. He saw an opening and pushed forward for a 9-yard gain to keep the drive alive.
Two plays later, Dampier completed a back-shoulder toss to receiver Braden Pegan in the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown to give Utah the lead and their first points of the game since a 14-0 explosion in the first quarter.
The near sack and subsequent touchdown was a pivotal turning point in the game as Utah pulled away from rival BYU to end a three-game losing skid and maintain an undefeated season…