The transfer portal could be getting another intriguing QB.
The college football regular season has wrapped up, signaling the start of transfer portal chaos. The offseason has grown equally as crucial as the regular season, with talented players moving between teams. Utah football is among those aiming to rebuild its roster after an injury-plagued season that fell short of expectations in 2024.
The Utes concluded the year with a 5-7 record, suffering multiple losses of key offensive contributors. True freshman quarterback Isaac Wilson, younger brother of current Denver Broncos backup Zach Wilson, was called into action after starter Cam Rising was sidelined for the season due to injury. Wilson faced challenges throughout the year, struggling with limited support and being benched several times before sustaining an injury in Utah’s next-to-last game against Iowa State.
Now, Wilson is contemplating a change of scenery, considering entering the transfer portal to explore new opportunities, as reported by college football recruiting analyst Blair Angulo.
“I’ve heard that Utah freshman quarterback Isaac Wilson, a former four-star recruit and Elite 11 Finalist who threw for over 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns this season, might enter the transfer portal next week,” Angulo shared on X (formerly Twitter). “There would be significant interest.”
This season, Wilson played in nine games, completing just over 56% of his passes for 1,510 yards, along with 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
What is Utah going to do at quarterback in 2025?
One key goal for Utah this offseason is to resolve the quarterback situation and enhance their offense to make it more explosive for the upcoming season. Failing to achieve this could make it challenging for them to compete in the Big 12 in the future.
If Wilson decides to return, the Utes could potentially name him the starter. He has a strong recruiting background and could benefit from a full offseason as the primary quarterback. However, this optimism comes with significant uncertainty due to Wilson’s challenges with ball security and pocket efficiency.
Should Wilson enter the transfer portal or if Utah opts to move in a different direction, a fitting candidate would be former New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier. This season, Dampier excelled for the Lobos, leading the team in both passing and rushing with 2,768 passing yards and 1,166 rushing yards, while tallying a total of 31 touchdowns (12 passing and 19 rushing).
Dampier is a sensible choice for Utah, especially following the hiring of former New Mexico offensive coordinator Jason Beck to lead the offense next season. If Dampier chooses to join his current play caller in Salt Lake City, he would seamlessly transition into the same system and quickly become one of the most exciting dual-threat quarterbacks in the Big 12.
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