Final
October 17, 2026 β’ Folsom Field, Boulder
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Utah Utes (6-0) takes on Colorado Buffaloes (2-4) at Folsom Field, Boulder.
Utah Utes
Visiting Side
Record
6-0
Colorado Buffaloes
Home Side
Record
2-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UTA
|
7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27 |
|
COL
|
0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:39
Hunter Andrews 8 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
8:58
Dillon Curtis 27 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Dillon Curtis 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
13:20
JaQuail Smith 68 Yd pass from Isaac Wilson (Elliott Arnold Kick)
Score
9:45
DeKalon Taylor 18 Yd Run (Elliott Arnold Kick)
Score
4:24
Elliott Arnold 32 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:06
Braden Pegan 16 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
3:43
Braden Pegan 6 Yd pass from Devon Dampier (Dillon Curtis Kick)
Score
1:21
DeAndre Moore Jr. 2 Yd pass from Isaac Wilson (Elliott Arnold Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 74%
Utah Utes
VS
26%
Colorado Buffaloes
Projected Score
UTA 43
-
COL 19
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Utah Utes scoring offense has an edge over Colorado Buffaloes defense.
- Utah Utes generates significantly more total yardage.
- Utah Utes aerial attack exposes Colorado Buffaloes secondary.
- Utah Utes controls the trenches in the run game.
Utah Utes
STAT
Colorado Buffaloes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Colorado Buffaloes plays on familiar turf at Folsom Field, Boulder.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Utah Utes Could Win
Utah Utes scoring offense has an edge over Colorado Buffaloes defense.
Why Colorado Buffaloes Could Win
Colorado Buffaloes will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Utah Utes generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Folsom Field, Boulder
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
52,489
Closing Odds
Line: UTAH -15.5 | O/U: 49.5
Team Leaders
Utah Utes Leaders
Kane Archer
Passing Ldr β’ QB
LaMarcus Bell
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Max Ausmus
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Colorado Buffaloes Leaders
Julian Lewis
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Titus Bautista
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Tagert Bardin
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Utah Utes (77.0%)
Colorado Buffaloes (23.0%)
Total Submissions: 80 circles
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