A long list of Colorado Buffaloes players are expected to miss Saturday's game against the Utah Utes, including running back DeKalon Taylor, defensive end Samuel Okunlola and receiver Hykeem Williams.

The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for their eighth game of the 2025 season this Saturday, October 25, at 8:15 p.m. MT, when they face the Utah Utes in Salt Lake City. Utah enters the matchup as a 13.5-point favorite on its home field.

Colorado coach Deion Sanders entered the wild during his team's bye week but now faces another tough night game at Utah on Saturday

The Colorado Buffaloes will look to improve to .500 on the season when they go on the road to play the 5-2 Utah Utes. Colorado and coach Deion Sanders are seeking their first road win of the 2025 season.

Junior quarterback Devon Dampier popped up on the availability report Wednesday night as "questionable," which will fuel the possibility of Ficklin, a true freshman, starting against Colorado (8:15 p.m. MDT, ESPN) in a game the Utes must win to keep their fading Big 12 championship game hopes alive.

Utah’s top line of Clayton Keller, Barrett Hayton, and Nick Schmaltz have combined for 13 points through two games (Schmaltz: 3G, 3A; Keller: 2G, 4A; Hayton: 1A). Following morning skate, Tourigny discussed how Hayton has been the right fit at center for this line:

The Colorado Buffaloes are back from their bye week with a 3-4 record, going 1-3 in Big 12 conference play. Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes will