Utah Crushes Colorado Buffaloes 53-7 in Largest Loss Under Coach Deion Sanders

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a devastating 53-7 loss to the Utah Utes, marking the worst defeat under coach Deion Sanders' tenure. Colorado's offense was overwhelmed, accumulating only 140 total yards compared to Utah's 587, including -18 yards in the first half, with Utah dominating the rushing game by 422 yards. Freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin led Utah’s efficient offense, contributing significantly with both passing and rushing touchdowns. The Buffaloes struggled notably in the trenches and were harassed by Utah's defense, resulting in seven sacks on quarterback Kaidon Salter, who had a poor performance and was eventually replaced. The loss followed disciplinary issues and absences of key receivers, further exposing Colorado's offensive weaknesses and prompting harsh criticism from fans and analysts. Sanders acknowledged the team's lack of preparation and consistency, calling the defeat a humiliating setback that demands urgent improvement.