No. 11 Utah defeated Colorado 27-24 in a road victory at Folsom Field. The game, played on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, saw the Utes secure the win in front of a sellout crowd of 52,489.
Utah Head Coach Morgan Scalley credited Coach Sanders and Colorado for their competition and noted the game was a battle, particularly on defense. Scalley highlighted several key plays that contributed to the win, including an interception by James Chenault, a catch by Creed Whittemore, an onside kick recovery by Brock Fonoimoana, and successful field goals from Dillon Curtis. Despite the win, Scalley noted that the team needs to improve in the red zone, specifically regarding scoring touchdowns, third-down efficiency, and passing and running execution.
Senior quarterback Devon Dampier stated that while the offense did not click on all cylinders, the team fought through adversity to win. He noted that Wayshawn ran the ball well during the game. Junior cornerback James Chenault, who recorded an interception by reading the quarterback's eyes, attributed Colorado's momentum in the second half to a lack of communication within the defense.
Senior wide receiver Braden Pegan described the close game as a wakeup call that shows the work remaining for the team to achieve its goals. He specifically noted Creed Whittemore's performance, mentioning a third-down conversion on a deep ball.
The game took place in Boulder, Colorado, with the kickoff at 8:30 p.m. MT and the game concluding at 12:13 a.m. MT.
