Utah vs. Colorado results, highlights: Travis Hunter's two-way impact helps lift Buffaloes to fourth straight win

Daniel Mader

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With yet another big performance, Travis Hunter added to his Heisman Trophy argument Saturday. 

No. 18 Colorado hosted Utah at Folsom Field in Week 12, coasting to a 49-24 victory that saw Hunter snag an interception, plus make an impressive acrobatic catch and rush for a touchdown.

From start to finish, the Buffaloes' defense dominated, picking off three passes from Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson.

A punt return score and Shedeur Sanders' first of three passing touchdowns gave Colorado a 14-3 lead after the first quarter, and Deion Sanders' squad cruised with that momentum through the rest of the game. Wide receiver Will Sheppard caught a pair of touchdowns, running back Isaiah Augustave had a 37-yard score and the Buffaloes' defensive unit totaled four sacks, a forced fumble and the three interceptions. 

Hunter topped his team's huge performance off with the first rushing touchdown of his collegiate career, dancing around in the backfield before finding a gap and extending his team's lead. 

The Buffaloes' 49 points were a season high, and they're undoubtedly playing their best football as the regular season inches toward its end. Colorado has won four consecutive games, is now 8-2 this season and has matchups against Kansas and Oklahoma State on its upcoming schedule. After just a 4-8 record last season, Deion Sanders' group has a clear path to the Big 12 Championship Game, and a potential path to the College Football Playoff as well.

Meanwhile, as Wilson took over quarterback duties for the Utes once again due to various injuries throughout the team's season, Utah's offense struggled. On the ground, it mustered up just 1.0 yard per carry, and while Wilson flashed some talent with 236 yards and two touchdown passes, the freshman quarterback completed just 21 of his 40 passes (52.5% completion), threw a trio of interceptions and lost a fumble.

While Utah's injury-riddled season continued with a tough loss, Colorado kept up its recent noise as one of the hottest teams in the country.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights, including Travis Hunter's live stats, from Utah vs. Colorado on Saturday. Here's what you may have missed.

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Utah vs. Colorado score

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Utah367824
Colorado14772149

Travis Hunter stats vs. Utah

  • Receptions: 5
  • Receiving yards: 55
  • AVG: 11.0
  • Rushing yards: 5
  • TDs: 1
  • Tackles: 3
  • Passed defended: 1
  • INTs: 1

Utah vs. Colorado updates, highlights from Week 12 college football matchup

3:36 p.m. — A couple of runs from Utah empties the remaining time on the clock, and this game goes final. The Buffaloes played a dominant 60 minutes of football, using multiple defensive turnovers, a strong game from Travis Hunter and a late offensive avalanche to take down the Utes. With just two regular season games remaining, Colorado's in a strong position at 8-2.

3:35 p.m. — LeBron James seems to be a fan of these Buffaloes.

Colorado 49, Utah 24

3:29 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Buffaloes are pouring it on. And who else but Hunter, who's put together a massive performance for his Heisman case, to put the cherry on top. After getting the ball in the backfield, Hunter works some magic, dancing up the middle past Utes defenders for the rushing touchdown. Colorado's 49 points are a season-high.

3:26 p.m. — Colorado's defense comes through with yet another big play, as Shilo Sanders sacks Wilson on 4th & 12 and forces a fumble in the process. The Buffaloes take over with the clock winding down.

Colorado 42, Utah 24

3:21 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Buffaloes virtually seal a win over Utah, as Charlie Offerdahl takes his carry four yards into the end zone. Colorado is approaching an 8-2 record.

3:18 p.m. — Sanders goes to Miller again for another big play, a 49-yard catch and run. Colorado has yet another chance to score, already up 11 with just a few minutes remaining.

3:14 p.m. — Colorado's defense comes through with arguably its biggest turnover of the game, with DJ McKinney picking off Wilson. It's the quarterback's third interception of the game. Colorado takes over with under six minutes remaining.

3:13 p.m. — Wilson finds Ryan for 21 yards, and Utah is past midfield. 

3:09 p.m. — Things are getting interesting at Folsom Field. Will Sheppard makes a catch but loses the ball, and after a review, the call that the Utes recovered the fumble is confirmed. Utah has a huge opportunity to make this a closer game as the fourth quarter clock ticks down.

Colorado 35, Utah 24

3:02 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Wilson continues his improved performance in the second half, finding Caleb Lohner for a three-yard touchdown. Wilson's up to two touchdowns today, and the Utes convert on the two-point try to trim their deficit even further.

3:00 p.m. — Wilson has the Utes driving, completing a 25-yard pass to Carsen Ryan to put Utah at the Colorado 15-yard line.

Colorado 35, Utah 16

2:52 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Drelon Miller gets physical for a 47-yard score, making the catch on Sanders' strong pass and breaking tackles into the end zone. It's Sanders' third touchdown pass of the contest.

2:50 p.m. — After a review, Colorado's last offensive play before the quarter ended doesn't count, as the ball was snapped after the clock hits zeroes. Hunter's 28-yard catch is erased.

End of third quarter: Colorado 28, Utah 16

2:46 p.m. — Hunter makes back-to-back grabs to end the third quarter with Colorado entering the red zone.

2:44 p.m. — Utah punts after Wilson's third down pass falls incomplete.

2:38 p.m. — Augustave moved the chains once on a six-yard run, but the Buffaloes wind up punting for the fifth time in this game. Utah has an opportunity to make it a one-score deficit. 

Colorado 28, Utah 16

2:29 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Right on cue, Wilson skies a pass precisely to the front left corner of the end zone for Singer, and the receiver hauls it in over Hunter for a 40-yard touchdown. Utah gets some much-needed momentum.

2:28 p.m. — Colorado can't find much offensively either, and the Buffaloes punt out of their own end zone. The Utes are still searching for their first touchdown today.

2:26 p.m. — Utah punts, with Wilson now just 11-for-26 on his passes today.

2:23 p.m. — Wilson finds Landon King for a 21-yard gain, pushing Utah into Colorado territory.

Colorado 28, Utah 9

2:13 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Buffaloes have blown this game open just a few minutes into the second half. Their first play of the drive is on the ground with RB Isaiah Augustave, and he breaks free for a 37-yard score. Make it a 28-9 Colorado advantage.

2:11 p.m. — The Utes' offensive woes continue, as Wilson throws his second interception of the contest. Nikhai Hill-Green comes away with the ball, and Colorado takes over early in the third quarter.

2:07 p.m. — Utah gets the ball to begin the second half. 

1:46 p.m. — At halftime, Sanders is 18-for-25 with 165 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Wilson, meanwhile, is 8-for-20 with 62 passing yards, no touchdowns and an interception.

Halftime: Colorado 21, Utah 9

1:44 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Utah manages to get in field goal range before the break, and Becker comes through with a 47-yard boot.

Colorado 21, Utah 6

1:37 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Hunter's huge catch sets up a Colorado score. Sanders goes to Sheppard for a six-yard touchdown, the quarterback's second scoring pass of the game. The Buffaloes extend their lead.

1:36 p.m. — Travis Hunter is unreal. On 4th & 8, with time ticking down in the first half, Colorado once again chooses to go for it. Sanders goes deep to Hunter, who leaps and makes an acrobatic catch over multiple Utah defenders. It's a 28-yard gain as the Buffaloes look for points before halftime.

1:29 p.m. — Hunter's first reception of the game comes on a 10-yard play to give Colorado a first down in its own territory.

Colorado 14, Utah 6

1:24 p.m. FIELD GOAL — A pair of short scrambles from Wilson was all Utah could get offensively, but Becker's still able to connect on a 34-yard field goal to make it an eight-point game.

1:21 p.m. — The Buffaloes give Utah some life. Sanders fumbles the snap and the Utes jump on the ball, and for the second time today, a turnover from the quarterback gives Wilson and the Utah offense prime field position.

1:15 p.m. — Wilson had a receiver wide open deep in the middle of the field, but an overthrow keeps Utah at its own 24-yard line. The Utes punt yet again. 

1:10 p.m. — Colorado punts for the third time today, unable to take advantage of Hunter's turnover. 

1:08 p.m. — Hunter helps keep Colorado's drive alive, drawing a pass interference call on the Utes' Zemaiah Vaughn. 

1:04 p.m. — The Buffaloes' defense stays all over Utah's run game, and another third down pass from Wilson is incomplete. Deion Sanders' squad gets the ball right back.

1:00 p.m. — Sanders is sacked by Utah for the second time today, and this time around, it's Karene Reid taking him down for a loss of 14 yards. Colorado punts.

End of first quarter: Colorado 14, Utah 3

12:57 p.m. — With the first quarter coming to a close, Hunter hits the Heisman pose following his pick, earning an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the process.

12:52 p.m. — What a combined play by Colton Hood and Travis Hunter. First, Hood deflects Wilson's pass right out of his receiver's hands. Then, like he usually is, Hunter's in the perfect place at the right time, as the Heisman candidate grabs the ball out of the air, recording his third interception of the season.

12:49 p.m. — Utah's offense gets its biggest play of the game so far, as Wilson finds Dorian Singer for a 16-yard gain. 

12:47 p.m. — The Buffaloes' momentum stalls out a bit, as Sanders can't convert on a 3rd & 7. Travis Hunter has yet to record his first reception, and Colorado will punt for the first time in this game.

12:42 p.m. — Wilson begins his day by completing just two of his five passes. Utah will punt again after going three-and-out.

Colorado 14, Utah 3

12:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Buffaloes are rolling already. Wester returns the punt all the way to the house, a 76-yard touchdown. Colorado takes a two-score lead.

12:37 p.m. — Wilson's pass on third down falls incomplete, and Utah will punt.

Colorado 7, Utah 3

12:30 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The drive took a complete turnaround for Colorado. LaJohntay Wester managed to pick up 19 yards on third down, and the Buffaloes opted to go for it on a 4th & 5. Rather than trying to get a short gain for a first down, Sanders tosses it deep for Will Sheppard, who makes a physical grab in the end zone.

12:28 p.m. — A holding penalty on Colorado and a sack from Utah's Logan Fano forces a 2nd & 24 for the Buffaloes' offense.

Utah 3, Colorado 0

12:23 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Cole Becker opens the scoring with a 32-yard field goal, giving Utah an early lead.

12:21 p.m. — On 3rd & Goal, Arden Walker takes down Wilson, the defensive end's third sack in the past two games. Colorado's defense comes through with a huge stop after Utah had strong field position to begin its first drive.

12:17 p.m. — Issac Wilson's first pass of the day is an eight-yard completion to Micah Bernard with the Utes in the red zone.

12:13 p.m. — Wow. On the first offensive play of the game, Shedeur Sanders' pass is picked off by Lander Barton. Utah's defense makes a statement to begin this contest.

12:12 p.m. — This game is under way, as the Buffaloes' offense takes the field first.

12:08 p.m. — Folsom Field is ready for Colorado vs. Utah.

12:06 p.m. — Approaching kickoff in Colorado, here's a look at Travis Hunter warming up for this matchup:

Utah vs. Colorado start time

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
  • Time: 12 p.m. ET

The Buffaloes and Utes will kickoff on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.

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What channel is Utah vs. Colorado on today?

  • TV channel: Fox
  • Live stream: Fubo

Colorado and Utah's matchup will air nationally on Fox. Fans looking to stream the game can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users. 

Colorado schedule 2024

Here's a look at the rest of Colorado's regular season schedule.

DateMatchupTime (ET)
Nov. 23at Kansas3:30 p.m.
Nov. 29vs. Oklahoma State12 p.m.

Utah schedule 2024

    Following Saturday's game, here's how the Utes' regular season will conclude.

    DateMatchupTime (ET)
    Nov. 23vs. Iowa StateTBD
    Nov. 29at UCF8 p.m.

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    Daniel Mader joined Sporting News as an editorial intern in 2024 following his graduation from Penn State University. Previously, he covered Penn State, high school and local sports beats for NBC Sports, the Centre Daily Times, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Collegian and LancasterOnline. He grew up in Lancaster, Penn., with a love for baseball that’ll never fade, but could also talk basketball or football for days.