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Utah QB Devon Dampier earns prestigious postseason award
- Dampier led Utah to a 44-22 Las Vegas Bowl win over Nebraska with 310 passing yards and 2 TDs, plus 148 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores.
- Dampier earned a spot on the Davey O’Brien Award Postseason Great 8 list, recognizing his performance in the postseason.
- Dampier finished the season with 3,325 yards (2,490 passing, 835 rushing) and 34 total touchdowns in 12 starts.
- Dampier’s season included the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year award and third-team All-Conference honors.
- Dampier added as a late finalist for the Manning Award ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal round.
- The Manning Award winner will be announced after the CFP National Championship on January 19.
- The Davey O’Brien Award is college football’s oldest quarterback-centric award, dating to 1981.
- Dampier’s performance helped Utah rank among national leaders in points and total offense.
- Dampier’s bowl-day output contributed to his postseason recognition alongside other top performers.
- The article notes Dampier’s injury challenges during the season and strong finish.
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