The QB2 battle — and Devon Dampier’s assimilation – Deseret News

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Utah begins fall camp in a week, kicking things off March 20 and practicing three times a week until the “22 Forever” spring game on April 19.

“He’s obviously got a great grasp of the offense having been in it in years past, and so it’s nothing new to him. He’s like having another coach on the field right now.”

—  Utah coach Kyle Whittingham on transfer QB Devon Dampier

One of the most intriguing storylines heading into spring camp centers on the quarterback position — how will New Mexico transfer quarterback Devon Dampier adjust to Power Four play and who will his backup be?

Heading into 2025, it’s assumed that Dampier is going to be the clear starter.

For the first time since the 2021 season, which saw Cam Rising lead the Utes to the first of back-to-back Pac-12 championships, there’s going to be a new face expected to start. If nothing else, Dampier should provide excitement to an offense that’s too often underperformed with backups tasked with leading it during the past two seasons.

Dampier will link back up with his offensive coordinator, Jason Beck, which gives him a leg up on transitioning comfortably to Power Four competition.

“He’s obviously got a great grasp of the offense having been in it in years past, and so it’s nothing new to him. He’s like having another coach on the field right now. He’s just completely versed in what we’re doing and so he’s doing a great job,” Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said in a March interview on ESPN 700.

Last season with the Lobos, who had the No. 5 offense in the country, Dampier totaled 3,934 yards of offense (2,768 passing and 1,166 rushing). That dual-threat ability is part of the reason he works so well in…

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