Total Yards
Utah535
Nebraska343
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Nebraska at Utah
Dec 31, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
22 - 44
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Utah
Big 12
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Passing Yards
Utah310
Nebraska182
Rushing Yards
Utah225
Nebraska161
Turnovers
Utah0
Nebraska1
Game Conditions
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Excitement
5.12
Postgame Win Probability
Utah: 99.5%
Nebraska: 0.5%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah28:21
Nebraska31:39
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Game Story
Utah pulls away from Nebraska 44-22
Utah defeated Nebraska 44-22 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 535-343 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 44-22. (08:33) No Huddle #4 D.Dampier rush right for 2 yards gain to the NEB00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:33. The previous play is under automatic review - "Runner broke the plane". CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (08:33) No Huddle #4 D.Dampi… came with 8:33 left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 535 total yards, 225 rushing yards, and 310 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 343 total yards, including 161 on the ground and 182 through the air.
Utah converted 7-14 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Utah led 24-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (04:13) #17 D.Curtis field goal attempt from 28 yards GOOD (H: #92 O.Phillips, LS: #44 L.Castor), clock 04:13.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
(08:33) No Huddle #4 D.Dampier rush right for 2 yards gain to the NEB00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:33. The previous play is under automatic review - "Runner broke the plane". CALL OVERTURNED. (Ori… (Utah led 7-7 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
(02:25) Shotgun #14 T.Lateef pass complete short middle to #2 J.Barney Jr. caught at UTAH08, for 8 yards to the UTAH00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:20 #91 K.Cunanan kick attempt good (H: #37 K.Koch,… (Nebraska led 14-7 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
(11:16) Shotgun #35 M.Nelson rush left for 38 yards gain to the UTAH00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:08, 1ST DOWN #91 K.Cunanan kick attempt good (H: #37 K.Koch, LS: #46 K.Gallic) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Utah).
Field Goal Good
(04:13) #17 D.Curtis field goal attempt from 28 yards GOOD (H: #92 O.Phillips, LS: #44 L.Castor), clock 04:13 (Utah led 17-14 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
(10:11) No Huddle-Shotgun #4 D.Dampier pass complete deep middle to #81 J.Buchanan caught at NEB00, for 20 yards to the NEB00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:05 #17 D.Curtis kick attempt good (H: #92 O… (Utah led 14-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
(00:23) Shotgun #4 D.Dampier rush middle for 11 yards gain to the NEB00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:20, 1ST DOWN #17 D.Curtis kick attempt good (H: #92 O.Phillips, LS: #44 L.Castor) (Utah led 24-14 over Nebraska).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-22
Utah defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
535-343
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
225
Utah averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
310
Utah averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Nebraska's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 535 | 343 |
| Passing Yards | 310 | 182 |
| Rushing Yards | 225 | 161 |
| First Downs | 26 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-25 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-31 | 15-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 28:21 | 31:39 |