Does Utah football have something ‘special’ with quarterback Byrd Ficklin? Here’s why Kyle Whittingham thinks so.

The freshman’s breakout game shows Utah may have found its next star QB.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) looks to pass the ball during the game between the Utah Utes and the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Does Utah football have something ‘special’ with quarterback Byrd Ficklin? Here’s why Kyle Whittingham thinks so.

The freshman’s breakout game shows Utah may have found its next star QB.

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