Utah edges Colorado 27-24 in Rumble in the Rockies
Utah kept its perfect season by beating Colorado 27-24 in Boulder, with the Utes holding off a late rally and a final Hail Mary attempt.
Key points
- Utah won 27-24, improving to 6-0 on the season.
- Colorado led 17-13 late in the third quarter after a 32‑yard field goal by Elliot Arnold.
- Utah’s Devon Dampier threw an interception that helped Colorado take the lead.
- Colorado’s Isaac Wilson drove two third‑quarter drives for 14 points.
- Utah’s coach Morgan Scalley said the team was “not good enough” on third downs, red‑zone scoring, passing efficiency and rushing.
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.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Utah vs Colorado game?
Utah defeated Colorado 27-24.
How did Colorado take the lead in the third quarter?
Colorado took a 17-13 lead after kicker Elliot Arnold made a 32‑yard field goal following an interception by Utah quarterback Devon Dampier.
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