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Utah Blasts Colorado 53-7 as Freshman Byrd Ficklin Stars in First Start

Deion Sanders accepted responsibility for the defeat.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes takes off his head set during the first half of their game against the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Deion Sanders (center) puts his hand on his knees toward the end of Colorado's blowout loss at Utah on Oct. 25, 2025.

Overview

  • True freshman Byrd Ficklin started for injured Devon Dampier and produced 291 total yards with two touchdown passes and a 63-yard rushing score.
  • Utah led 43-0 at halftime after outgaining Colorado 398 yards to minus-18, punctuated by a safety, a blocked punt and a successful fake punt.
  • The Utes rushed for 422 yards and their defense registered 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks, limiting the Buffaloes to 140 total yards.
  • Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter finished 9-of-22 for 37 yards with an interception and minus-4 rushing yards, later saying Utah brought pressures he had not seen on film.
  • Public criticism escalated, including a post from former CU interim coach Mike Sanford comparing this loss unfavorably to 2022, as 3-5 Colorado heads home to face Arizona next.