Utah holds off Colorado in narrow 27-24 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Utah secured a 27-24 victory over Colorado on October 17, 2026, despite a third-quarter surge from the Buffaloes. Utah's Devon Dampier threw for three touchdowns, including key completions to Creed Whittemore, while the defense forced critical turnovers. Colorado's late interception ultimately led to Utah extending its lead. The Utes managed to regain control after a shaky third quarter, showcasing the need for offensive consistency as they approach tougher matchups.
- •Utah led 13-0 early in the game.
- •Colorado scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter.
- •Dampier finished with 278 passing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Whittemore caught three passes for 88 yards and set up critical scores.
- •Utah's defense forced two punts and one interception in the fourth quarter.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — 3 takeaways from Utah’s tough win over Colorado
"Despite Colorado’s surge to take the lead in the third quarter, Utah regroups and secures the victory
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