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Buffaloes Host Utes at Folsom Field in Week 13 Football Showdown

The Colorado Buffaloes, with a season record of 1-11, faced the Utah Utes who held a 10-4 record in a game that ended with a score of 21-63.


Nov 26, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

At Boulder's Folsom Field, the home crowd witnessed the Buffaloes' struggle against the formidable Utes. Despite their efforts, Colorado could not match Utah's offensive onslaught. The Buffaloes managed to accumulate a total of 185 yards compared to the Utes' overwhelming offensive production. The home team's passing game contributed with 123 yards and one touchdown while their rushing attack added two touchdowns on top of that.


Colorado's quarterback had an average completion rate of around 54 percent for his passes and was sacked once during the game. On the ground, they averaged just under three yards per carry but were able to find some success as evidenced by their longest rush touchdown covering an impressive distance of 23 yards.


Nov 26, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Nikko Reed (6) pushes Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) out of bounds in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams played their part as well; Colorado executed all three attempted extra points successfully and saw decent production from kick returns with an average return distance over twenty-one yards. However, they did not manage to capitalize on any field goal opportunities throughout the contest.


Defensively, there were moments where Colorado showed resilience – they intercepted one pass which was returned for fifty-six yards but failed to sack Utah’s quarterback or significantly disrupt their offense otherwise. Penalties also hindered them slightly; eight penalties resulted in eighty-two penalty yards against them.


Nov 26, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Paul Maile (54) lines up across from the Colorado Buffaloes in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The third quarter brought some respite for fans as it was when Colorado scored all fourteen of its points during this period – matching Utah point-for-point in those fifteen minutes before both teams added seven more points each in the fourth quarter.


As fans look ahead after this tough encounter at Folsom Field, they can tune into future broadcasts featuring the Buffaloes as they continue their journey through this challenging season.

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