Utah Utes Edge Colorado Buffaloes 27-24 in Rumble in the Rockies

Utah defeats Colorado 27-24 in Boulder

On Saturday night, Oct. 17, 2026, the unbeaten No. 11 Utah Utes (5-0) traveled to Folsom Field in Boulder to face the Colorado Buffaloes (2-3) in the Rumble in the Rockies rivalry.

Utah secured a 27-24 victory, preserving its perfect record and improving to 6-0 on the season.

Colorado took a 17-13 lead late in the third quarter after kicker Elliot Arnold converted a 32-yard field goal.

The lead followed an interception by Utah quarterback Devon Dampier on the previous possession.

Isaac Wilson, a former Utah player, contributed to Colorado's scoring by leading two drives that produced 14 points in the third quarter.

In the final seconds, Colorado attempted a Hail Mary that fell incomplete, and Utah held on for the win.

Utah head coach Morgan Scalley said his team was “not good enough,” citing issues on third downs, red‑zone scoring, passing efficiency and running the ball.