Wyoming Cowboys vs Utah Utes Picks and Predictions September 13th 2025

Utah and Wyoming Renew Historic Rivalry

An old rivalry will be renewed on Saturday when No. 20 Utah travels to Laramie to face Wyoming. The two programs shared years of battles as Mountain West rivals before Utah departed for the Pac-12 in 2011. Saturday’s game will be their 84th meeting, but the first since 2010 when the Utes claimed a 30-6 victory.

Utah has won four straight in the series and 10 of the last 11 overall, holding a 51-31-1 all-time advantage. Fans looking to follow the action can keep up with all college football teams throughout the season.

Utah’s Fast Start Behind Dampier

Through two games, Utah (2-0) looks like a team poised to contend in the Big 12. The Utes have paired their traditionally tough defense with a suddenly efficient offense led by transfer quarterback Devon Dampier.

Dampier has taken a major leap from his inconsistent 2024 season at New Mexico, when he threw 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. This year, he leads the Big 12 with a 79.2 completion percentage, second-best in the nation. He went 21-for-25 against UCLA and 17-for-23 against Cal Poly, totaling five touchdown passes without an interception.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham credited Dampier’s growth, though he noted the Utes need more explosive plays through the air. Most of their offense has come on the ground so far, a point of emphasis going forward. Bettors tracking this matchup can find updated college football odds to see how Utah’s rise is reflected in the market.

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Wyoming Faces Familiar Challenge

Wyoming is well aware of Dampier’s ability. Last season, as New Mexico’s starter, he ran for a career-high 207 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 carries against the Cowboys in a wild 49-45 loss. Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel acknowledged that stopping Dampier remains his team’s biggest challenge.

The Cowboys (2-0) will also benefit from the return of quarterback Kaden Anderson, who exited last week’s 31-7 win over Northern Iowa with an upper-body injury. Sawvel confirmed Anderson is expected to start against the Utes, which is critical as Wyoming looks to move the ball against one of the nation’s toughest defenses.

Fans can dive into more college football previews for in-depth breakdowns of this week’s biggest matchups.

Betting and Handicapping Outlook

Utah has all the momentum and the talent edge, but playing at altitude in Laramie adds intrigue to this rivalry revival. Wyoming will need to control possession, limit Dampier’s rushing lanes, and avoid turnovers to have a shot at the upset.

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