Utah true freshman QB Byrd Ficklin wins pair of Big 12 awards after 1st start

October 27, 2025

By Brandon Judd, Deseret News: Utah’s Byrd Ficklin made quite the impression with his first collegiate career start last Saturday in a 53-7 win over Colorado.

As a result, the Utes’ true freshman quarterback earned a pair of Big 12 weekly awards Monday.

Ficklin not only was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week, he also shared Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors with Houston quarterback Conner Weigman.

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Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin wins pair of Big 12 awards after first career start

Ficklin showed off his versatility as a runner and a passer in leading the Utes to a dominant win over Colorado

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