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Utah Routs Colorado 53-7 Behind Freshman QB Byrd Ficklin

Deion Sanders labeled it his worst college loss, saying the evaluation starts with him.

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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

  • Utah outgained Colorado 587-140 with 422 rushing yards, seven sacks, 13 tackles for loss and a safety in Salt Lake City.
  • True freshman Byrd Ficklin, starting for injured Devon Dampier, threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and a score.
  • The Utes led 43-0 at halftime as Colorado finished the first half with minus-18 total yards and minus-41 rushing yards.
  • Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter went 9-for-22 for 37 yards with five sacks, and the Buffaloes fell to 3-5 (1-4 Big 12).
  • Colorado faces Arizona at home on Nov. 1 (FS1), with social media backlash growing and assistant Warren Sapp criticized for a pregame pylon-kicking ritual.