Overview
- Utah took a 43-0 lead into halftime after piling up 398 yards of offense, including 260 rushing yards.
- Freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin produced 276 total yards in the first half with three touchdowns, balancing 163 rushing yards with 113 passing.
- Colorado was limited to −18 total yards before the break, with −41 on the ground and a string of three-and-outs.
- Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter completed 5 of 16 passes for 23 yards, was sacked five times, and yielded a safety.
- Sports Illustrated reported that top receivers Joseph Williams and Omarion Miller were out for disciplinary reasons, as social media mockery escalated scrutiny of Deion Sanders’ preparation and leadership.