No. 10 Utah trailed No. 14 Houston 13-7 entering the fourth quarter, then scored 14 points in the quarter to win 21-13. Here is the game’s final score and how it turned, along with Utah’s record after the win.
Utah beat Houston 21-13 on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, in Big 12 play. The Big 12 is a college athletics conference, and both teams compete in it. Houston led 3-0 at halftime and 13-7 after three quarters.
Utah’s head coach is Morgan Scalley, who succeeded Kyle Whittingham in December 2025. Utah is now 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play.
For Utah fans, the win keeps the team unbeaten through seven games, at 7-0 overall. For Houston, the loss leaves it at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Big 12 play.
Devon Dampier ran 15 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 18 of 26 passes for 204 yards and threw two interceptions. Houston finished with 86 rushing yards, and Conner Weigman lost a fumble that Utah’s Jireh Moe recovered. For more on the team, see Utah football coverage.
What was the score of the Utah vs. Houston game? Utah won 21-13. Houston led 3-0 at halftime and 13-7 entering the fourth quarter, and Utah scored 14 points in the fourth quarter.
Utah’s Jireh Moe recovered the Houston fumble and also recorded a sack, according to the box score.
No. 10 Utah rallied from a 13-7 deficit entering the fourth quarter to beat No. 14 Houston 21-13 on 24 October 2026. Utah is 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play.
