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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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