Devon Dampier wants Byrd Ficklin to play more. Utah football may have found a way to make it work.

Dampier has embraced Ficklin as his “little brother” — and he’s pushing Utah to get its other QB on the field.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) congratulates Byrd Ficklin (15) after a touchdown last season.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) congratulates Byrd Ficklin (15) after a touchdown last season.

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