- Q1 9:39TDUTAHHunter Andrews 8 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)7–0
- Q2 8:58FGUTAHDillon Curtis 27 Yd Field Goal10–0
- Q2 0:00FGUTAHDillon Curtis 29 Yd Field Goal13–0
- Q3 13:20TDCOLOJaQuail Smith 68 Yd pass from Isaac Wilson (Elliott Arnold Kick)13–7
- Q3 9:45TDCOLODeKalon Taylor 18 Yd Run (Elliott Arnold Kick)13–14
- Q3 4:24FGCOLOElliott Arnold 32 Yd Field Goal13–17
- Q3 1:06TDUTAHBraden Pegan 16 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)20–17
- Q4 3:43TDUTAHBraden Pegan 6 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)27–17
- Q4 1:21TDCOLODeAndre Moore Jr. 2 Yd pass from Isaac Wilson (Elliott Arnold Kick)27–24
Utah Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Utah Utes | Colorado Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 26 | 18 |
| Total yards | 409 | 394 |
| Net passing yards | 278 | 256 |
| Rushing yards | 131 | 138 |
| Third-down conversions | 8-17 | 4-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-61 | 10-93 |
| Time of possession | 37:00 | 23:00 |
Utah Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes — NCAA Game Analysis
Utah Utes defeated Colorado Buffaloes 27–24, a 3-point margin. Utah Utes led in total offense, 409 to 394. Colorado Buffaloes led in rushing yards, 138 to 131. Utah Utes converted 8 of 17 third downs; Colorado Buffaloes converted 4 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Utah Utes
Passing
- #4Devon Dampier
Rushing
- #1Wayshawn Parker
- #10Hunter Andrews
- #5Daniel Bray
- #15Byrd Ficklin
- #4Devon Dampier
Receiving
- #2Creed Whittemore
- #7Braden Pegan
- #89Noah Bennee
- #11Ricky Johnson
- #5Daniel Bray
- #15Byrd Ficklin
- #1Wayshawn Parker
- #10Hunter Andrews
Defense
- #23Jackson Bennee
- #8Ethan Day
- #90Jireh Moe
- #7Johnathan Hall
- #93Kash Dillon
- #1Rabbit Evans
- #10Trey Reynolds
- #9Elijah Davis
- #40Paul Fitzgerald
- #11Elijah Reed
- #4Devon Dampier
- #15Lance Holtzclaw
- #0Cyrus Polu
- #51Karson Kaufusi
- #6Nate Ritchie
- #83Elijah Elliss
- #53Brock Fonoimoana
Colorado Buffaloes
Passing
- #16Isaac Wilson
- Team
Rushing
- #23JaQuail Smith
- #16Isaac Wilson
- #20DeKalon Taylor
- #29Micah Welch
Receiving
- #3DeAndre Moore Jr.
- #23JaQuail Smith
- #8Joseph Williams
- #14Quanell Farrakhan Jr.
- #20DeKalon Taylor
- #6Quentin Gibson
Defense
- #7Randon Fontenette
- #44Gideon ESPN Lampron
- #17Liona Lefau
- #4Naeten Mitchell
- #6Boo Carter
- #99Dylan Manuel
- #5RJ Johnson
- #53Toby Anene
- #45Vili Taufatofua
- #52Immanuel Ezeogu
- #55Gage Goldberg
- #62Sean Kinney
- #51Carson Crawford
- #97Santana Hopper
- #41Kylan Salter
- #20Cree Thomas
- #95Yamil Talib