Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback Byrd Ficklin #15 of the Utah Utes is tackled by Keegan Horn #93 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the fourth quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Jacob Finley #0 of the Cincinnati Bearcats returns an interception for a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Utah Utes at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Steve Chavez-Soto #25 of the Utah Utes is tackled by Antwan Peek Jr. #3 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the third quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback JC French IV #4 of the Cincinnati Bearcats celebrates his fourth quarter rushing touchdown with teammate Xavier Lozowicki #66 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the game against the Utah Utes at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Morgan Scalley of the Utah Utes watches a replay during the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback JC French IV #4 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Utes at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback Devon Dampier #4 of the Utah Utes is tackled by Jasper Beeler #18 of the Cincinnati Bearcats during the first quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback JC French IV #4 of the Cincinnati Bearcats drops back to pass as Trey Reynolds #10 of the Utah Utes defends during the first quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Elijah Davis #9 of the Utah Utes scores a touchdown following an interception in the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Jacob Finley #0 of the Cincinnati Bearcats stops Wayshawn Parker #1 of the Utah Utes in the backfield during the first quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Scott Satterfield of the Cincinnati Bearcats follows gameplay during the second quarter of the game against the Utah Utes at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Wayshawn Parker #1 of the Utah Utes runs with the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Wayshawn Parker #1 of the Utah Utes runs for a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Daniel Bray #5 of the Utah Utes celebrates his second quarter rushing touchdown with teammate Alex Harrison #79 of the Utah Utes during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Wayshawn Parker #1 of the Utah Utes breaks away from an attempted tackle by Kenny Worthy #8 of the Cincinnati Bearcats as Antwan Peek Jr. #3 of the Cincinnati Bearcats defends during the first quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Hunter Andrews #10 of the Utah Utes celebrates his first quarter touchdown with his teammates during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback Devon Dampier #4 of the Utah Utes runs with the ball as Kenny Worthy #8 of the Cincinnati Bearcats defends during the first quarter of the game at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback JC French IV #4 of the Cincinnati Bearcats warms-up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback Devon Dampier #4 of the Utah Utes warms-up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
Utah v Cincinnati CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Wayshawn Parker #1 of the Utah Utes celebrates his first quarter rushing touchdown with his teammates during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on October 31, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images) (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)