Utah Utes Secure Ten-Win Season with Narrow Victory Over KansasUtah narrowly escaped an upset bid from Kansas, winning thirty-one to twenty-one. The Utes, who had struggled offensively, found their rhythm in the fourth quarter, securing their tenth win of the season. This marks the first time since two thousand nineteen that Utah has reached ten regular season victories.The game remained tight through three quarters, with Utah holding a slim ten to seven lead. Kansas threatened to pull ahead when quarterback Jalon Daniels drove his team deep into Utah territory. However, a crucial interception by safety Jackson Bennee in the end zone shifted the momentum.Following Bennees game-changing interception, Utahs offense finally clicked. Quarterback Devon Dampier connected with Wayshawn Parker for a thirty-two-yard gain, then threw a twenty-eight-yard touchdown pass to Larry Simmons, putting Utah up seventeen to fourteen. Later, with the Utes clinging to a three-point lead, Dampier threw another touchdown to Simmons on a gutsy play call, sealing the victory.This hard-fought victory gives Utah a ten-and-two regular season record, a significant improvement from last years five-and-seven finish. The Utes will now await their postseason fate, hoping for a few upsets to potentially land them in the Big Twelve championship game.

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