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Colorado faces challenge from Utah's high-scoring offense in Week 7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:45 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Colorado faces challenge from Utah's high-scoring offense in Week 7

Summary

Colorado's defense will meet Utah's offense on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. MT, following a bye week for the Buffaloes. Utah, currently ranked No. 11 and boasting a record of 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Big 12 play, averages 502 yards per game. The Buffaloes are looking for their first conference victory of the season after losing three straight games. Key players for Utah include quarterbacks Devon Dampier and running back Wayshawn Parker, both of whom have been impactful this season. Colorado's defensive front will need to perform well to contain Utah's explosive offense.

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Status Watch

•Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. MT on ESPN.
•Utah averages 502 yards of offense per game.
•Colorado's defense allowed 25.4 points per game.
•Utah is 5-0 and ranks ninth nationally in total offense.
•Colorado has not allowed an individual 100-yard rusher this season.

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9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Can Colorado's defense slow down an elite Utah offense in Week 7

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Colorado's defense faces a Utah offense that averages 502 yards per game, powered by a dual-quarterback system and an elite running back.
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