Utah's two TDs in final three minutes keeps Playoff hopes alive against K-State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Devon Dampier accounted for four touchdowns, including the go-ahead 1-yard keeper with 56 seconds left, as No. 12 Utah stormed back for a 51-47 win over Kansas State on Saturday.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUtah (9-2, 6-2 Big 12) trailed by 12 midway through the fourth quarter before a rare defensive two-point play reignited the Utes.
After Joe Jackson’s third rushing touchdown put Kansas State ahead 47-35, the Wildcats’ 2-point try was intercepted by Tao Johnson, who returned the tipped pass the length of the field to cut the deficit to 10.
Dampier followed with a 20-yard touchdown strike to Larry Simmons, and after a defensive stop, guided a final drive capped by his short scoring run. Lander Barton sealed the win with an interception of Avery Johnson moments later.
Jackson ran for a school-record 293 yards for Kansas State (5-6, 4-4), which finished with 472 total rushing yards in the loss.
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