The Colorado Buffaloes return from their Week 8 bye with fresh legs and a tough road test ahead. This Saturday, they travel to Rice-Eccles Stadium to face the No. 23 Utah Utes in a pivotal Big 12 clash. Colorado (3-4, 1-3 Big 12) is coming off a gritty 24-17 upset over Iowa State, while Utah (5-2) looks to rebound after a physical stretch of games. With bowl eligibility still in reach, this Week 9 matchup could define Colorado’s season.
📍Game Info – Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Time: 7:15 PM CT – Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT – Watch: ESPN
🔥Opening Drive Colorado’s offense is led by Kaidon Salter, who threw for 255 yards in their last outing. The Buffs’ defense stepped up with a goal-line interception and key stops against Iowa State, but they’ll need to tighten their run defense — currently allowing 188 YPG, second-worst in the Big 12. Utah brings a balanced attack and a top-25 defense that thrives at home.
📊Key Stats
- Colorado Offense: 27.1 PPG, 368.4 YPG
- Utah Offense: 29.2 PPG, 392.6 YPG
- Colorado Defense: 31.3 PPG allowed, 412.7 YPG allowed
- Utah Defense: 20.4 PPG allowed, 327.5 YPG allowed Sources:
🎯Players to Watch
- Colorado QB Kaidon Salter: 1,612 yards, 12 TDs
- Utah RB Ja’Quinden Jackson: 712 yards, 6 TDs
- Colorado WR Dre’lon Miller: 489 yards, 3 TDs
- Utah LB Karene Reid: 58 tackles, 2 sacks
📈Betting Corner Utah opens as a -7.5 favorite at home. Prediction: Utah 31, Colorado 24. Expect a close contest with late-game drama.
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