Utah Freshman QB Byrd Ficklin Rushes 151 Yards in 53-7 Win Over Colorado

Utah dominated Colorado with a historic 53-7 victory in their Big 12 matchup, highlighted by the standout performance of true freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin in his first career start. Ficklin rushed for 151 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown run on the second play, setting records for a freshman quarterback and contributing significantly to Utah's season-high 422 rushing yards. He also threw two touchdown passes, helping Utah build a commanding 43-0 halftime lead while their defense limited Colorado to negative 18 total yards by halftime and forced five sacks. Running back Wayshawn Parker added 145 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, supporting the Utes' offensive onslaught. Utah's defense was equally dominant, with linebacker Jonathan Hall recording two sacks and multiple players contributing to Colorado's offensive struggles. The victory made Utah bowl eligible and marked the largest margin in the Rumble in the Rockies rivalry history, underscoring Utah's physicality and control throughout the game.