What to know ahead of Saturday’s matchup in Salt Lake City that brought ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ back to the state

Two of the top teams in the Big 12 face off in Week 10 as Cincinnati and Utah face off, and we make three bold predictions on the game.

Devon Dampier has been Utah's guy all season and the 5-foot-11, 204-pound junior has thrown for 1,375 yards and 13 touchdowns in seven games, with 442 rushing yards and five more scores. He sat out the Colorado game and watched freshman Byrd Ficklin throw for 140 yards and two touchdowns and run for 151.

The stage is set for a pivotal Big 12 matchup between Utah and Cincinnati. College football's Week 10 slate is set to start and finish from Salt Lake City, wher

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.

Rece Davis calls Utah vs. Cincinnati a 'desperation game' for the Utes. Utah needs a win to keep Big 12 title hopes alive against Cincinnati. Cincinnati enters as underdog despite strong offense; Utah's run defense is crucial.

Dampier is expected to start for No. 24 Utah against No. 17 Cincinnati this Saturday, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This season, Dampier has led Utah to a 5-2 record, throwing for 1,375 yards and 13 touchdowns with four interceptions on 69% accuracy and rushing for 442 yards and five touchdowns.