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Colorado football clinches 2016 Pac-12 South title with win over Utah

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Colorado football clinches 2016 Pac-12 South title with win over Utah
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On November 26, 2016, Colorado football secured the Pac-12 South championship by defeating Utah 27-22 at Folsom Field. The victory was marked by a strong defensive performance, with Colorado forcing four turnovers. Linebacker Kenneth Olugbode's fumble recovery returned for a touchdown proved decisive in the fourth quarter, extending Colorado's lead. Utah managed a late touchdown, but failed on a two-point conversion attempt. This win capped a remarkable turnaround for Colorado, which finished Pac-12 play with an 8-1 record after a previous season of 1-8.

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  • •Colorado led 20-16 before a fourth-quarter touchdown by Kenneth Olugbode.
  • •Linebacker Tedric Thompson recorded two interceptions in the game.
  • •Quarterback Sefo Liufau threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •The win completed Colorado's regular season with a 10-2 record.
  • •Colorado's title win against Utah was pivotal in its season's success.
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Colorado clinched the 2016 Pac-12 South title with a 27-22 win over Utah, forcing four turnovers before a sold-out Folsom Field.

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