Colorado Buffaloes 7–53 Utah Utes: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Colorado Buffaloes 53–7 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 7, Utah Utes 53.

Game summary

Utah Utes dominated Colorado Buffaloes 53–7 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: 8:06) No Huddle #92 O.Phillips (Utah) — 25.0 pass yds, +5.44 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #4 O.Miller thrown to 00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (+0.028/play) vs Utah (-0.096/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	2	0	6	7
Utah Utes	9	21	3	6	53

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

COLOColorado Buffaloes

+3OPP 36

+2Own EZ

+3OPP 28

OPP EZ

UTAHUtah Utes

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Utah
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Utah
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 36
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 53 yards
Colorado
Q2Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
2-9
Safety
Utah
Q2TD
#J#81 J.Buchanan caught at 10
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-15
#81 J.Buchanan caught at 10 catch for a touchdown (22 yards)
Utah
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-21
Rushing touchdown
Utah
Q2TD
#L#12 L.Simmons caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
2-27
#12 L.Simmons caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (20 yards)
Utah
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
2-30
Field goal good from 23 yards
Utah
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
2-33
Field goal good from 45 yards
Colorado
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
8-33
Rushing touchdown
Utah
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
8-39
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

8:06) No Huddle #92 O.Phillips (Utah) — 25.0 yds · +5.44 EPA/play +5.44 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Staub (Colorado) — 49.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +1.66 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 I.Wilson (Utah) — 0.0 yds · +0.06 EPA/play +0.06 EPA

Receiving

#4 O.Miller thrown to 00 (Colorado) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.09 EPA
#9 R.Davis caught at 46 (Utah) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +1.05 EPA
#88 D.Bentley caught at 26 (Utah) — 1 rec · 25.0 yds +5.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
8:06) No Huddle #92 O.Phillips	Utah	1	100.0%	25	+5.44	+5.44
No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Staub	Colorado	10	30.0%	49	+0.17	+1.66
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 I.Wilson	Utah	1	0.0%	0	+0.06	+0.06
Shotgun #3 K.Salter	Colorado	1	0.0%	-12	-0.68	-0.67
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 B.Ficklin	Utah	1	0.0%	-9	-1.87	-1.87
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 K.Salter	Colorado	24	37.5%	8	-0.33	-8.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado	Utah
Plays	62	70
EPA / play	+0.028	-0.096
Total EPA	+1.73	-6.72
Success rate	27.4%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.201	-0.142
Rush EPA / play	+0.324	-0.072
Yards	149	503

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah	2	75	+5.14	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	2	0	+1.86	Ended
Q1	Utah	3	-1	-11.53	Punt
Q1	Colorado	6	2	+12.69	Punt
Q1	Utah	10	45	+0.92	Field goal
Q1	Colorado	5	1	-5.99	Punt
Q2	Utah	1	2	-2.73	Ended
Q2	Colorado	0	0	—	Safety
Q2	Utah	3	70	+4.95	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	5	12	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Utah	15	87	+4.63	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	3	-18	-2.15	Punt
Q2	Utah	2	21	+2.98	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	3	-4	-0.36	Punt
Q2	Utah	3	10	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Colorado	3	-2	-1.18	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Rush (2nd & 9) (+6.38 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Utes · 8:06) No Huddle #92 O.Phillips pass to #88 D.Bentley caught at 26 for 25 yards (4th & 6) (+5.44 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Utes · Rush (2nd & 8) (-5.04 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Utes · Rushing touchdown (+4.5 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · No Huddle-Shotgun #16 R.Staub pass to #4 O.Miller caught at 09 for 23 yards (2nd & 11) (+4.5 EPA)
Q1 · Utah Utes · o Huddle-Shotgun #15 B.Ficklin to #13 D.Bray thrown to 23 QB hurried by #53 A.Walker — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.42 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · No Huddle-Shotgun #3 K.Salter pass to #15 Q.Gibson caught at 49 for 3 yards (3rd & 2) (+4.33 EPA)
Q4 · Utah Utes · Rushing touchdown (+4.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

Utah Utes controlled the final (53–7) in Week 9.
Passing edge: 8:06) No Huddle #92 O.Phillips (Utah) — 25.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado at 0.028 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes?

Colorado Buffaloes 7, Utah Utes 53 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 7–53.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756934.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes in passing?

8:06) No Huddle #92 O.Phillips (Utah) led passers with 25.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Colorado Buffaloes at Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Utah Utes

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

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