Utah Rout Leaves Colorado Under Scrutiny

Utah routed Colorado 53-7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025, as the Utes ran for 422 rushing yards while Colorado managed just 140 total yards. The loss exposed systemic problems for the Buffaloes, with the offense struggling to handle pressure and sustain drives. Coach Deion Sanders called it the worst loss of his college head-coaching career, has taken personal accountability — spending nights at the facility, simplifying game plans, staging a scrimmage and emphasizing fundamentals and personnel clarity — and urged players to "make football a hobby" to regain effort. Colorado is 3-5 and needs three wins to reach bowl eligibility; national scrutiny has intensified and observers expect possible staff changes if results don't improve. Colorado begins that stretch with Saturday's homecoming game vs. Arizona at Folsom Field (Nov. 1, 5 p.m. MT on FS1), while Utah is scheduled to host No. 21 Cincinnati later that night.