Buffaloes Crushed by Utes in Lopsided Defeat

On October 21, 2025, the Colorado Buffaloes faced a lopsided defeat against the Utah Utes, losing 53-7 in a game that saw the Buffaloes fall into a 43-point halftime hole. The Utes, who were playing without their starting quarterback, thoroughly outclassed the Buffaloes, outgaining them 587-140 in total yardage.

The first half was a thorough bludgeoning, with Utah amassing 398 yards to Colorado's minus-18 in the opening 30 minutes. True freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin, filling in for the injured Devon Dampier, had a standout performance, completing 10 of 22 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 151 yards and a score.

Colorado's struggles continued on the offensive side, with quarterback Kaidon Salter finishing the game 9 of 22 for 37 yards and an interception. The Buffaloes were dominated in the trenches, rushing for just 38 yards on 38 carries as Utah finished with seven sacks. The loss marked the worst defeat of Deion Sanders' three-season tenure as Colorado's head coach.

With the defeat, the Buffaloes now face an uphill battle to reach bowl eligibility, needing to win three of their final four games against Arizona, West Virginia, Arizona State, and Kansas State.