Dijon "Mustard" Stanley returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown and Junior Tafuna rumbled 22 yards for a big man touchdown, but the Utah offense couldn't make enough plays to pull off the upset over Colorado as the Buffaloes won 28-21 on Thursday night.
The Utes were playing in hostile territory but silenced the crowd early as Stanley took a corner kickoff and ripped through a hole for an untouched score. It was a quiet day for the back otherwise, as he had just five carries for 34 yards and two catches for 14 yards.
Utah quarterback Cam Rising threw a crucial interception in the endzone but completed 16 of his 18 passes for 166 yards and added a beautiful touchdown pass to put Utah ahead in the third quarter.
But the Utes failed to score points on their opening drive, stalling out inside the five before missing a short field goal. They also fell two yards short of gaining a first and goal inside the final minute, where a touchdown would've tied the game.
Travis Hunter was held to just two catches, but the second was a 75-yard toss sweep that swung the game in Colorado's favorin the third quarter. "He's just so fast and talented, and you can only keep him locked down for so long," Coach JasonUK said after the game. "We wanted to limit the deep ball, and credit Colorado and Coach DCanady as they took what we gave them on the ground."
Utah falls to 7-2 on the season and enters a critical stretch, with a rivalry game against BYU likely deciding the outcome of JasonUK's future with the school.
Colorado Outlasts Utah 28-21 in Gritty Home Victory
Boulder, CO – In a hard-fought battle at Folsom Field, Colorado overcame adversity to secure a 28-21 victory over Utah, relying on a methodical offensive approach and a tough defensive effort. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders managed the game efficiently, throwing for 277 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, with his highlight coming on a 75-yard touchdown strike to Travis Hunter, who finished with two catches for 83 yards. Despite a few costly mistakes, including a fumble returned for a touchdown and a kickoff return touchdown by Utah, the Buffaloes remained poised, grinding out long drives and wearing down the Utes’ defense.
The rushing attack proved to be the difference, as Dallan Hayden and Brandon Hood combined for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, consistently finding running lanes and keeping Utah’s defense on its heels. Colorado’s defense played with intensity, forcing key stops late in the game to protect the lead. After Utah threatened to tie it in the final minutes, the Buffaloes delivered a clutch fourth-down stop, sealing the win in front of an electric home crowd. With this victory, Colorado showcased its resilience, proving they can handle adversity and execute in pressure situations as they continue their strong season under Dcanady1
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