Total Yards
Utah444
Colorado148
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Colorado at Utah
Nov 26, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 13
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
13 - 28
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Home
Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah179
Colorado84
Rushing Yards
Utah265
Colorado64
Turnovers
Utah1
Colorado0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature43°F
Wind9 mph N
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Utah vs Colorado box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah34:07
Colorado25:53
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Utah beats Colorado 28-13
Utah defeated Colorado 28-13 in Week 13 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 444-148 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 28-13. Cole Becker 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 444 total yards, 265 rushing yards, and 179 passing yards. Colorado finished with 148 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 84 through the air.
Utah converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Utah led 14-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nikko Reed 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Cole Becker Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Cole Becker 33 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 3-0 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Rising pass complete to Dalton Kincaid for 28 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 14-3 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Rising pass complete to Brant Kuithe for 19 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (Utah led 7-3 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Cole Becker 56 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 6-14 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Tavion Thomas 12 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick) (Utah led 21-13 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Britain Covey 13 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick) (Utah led 28-13 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-13
Utah defeated Colorado.
Total yards
444-148
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
265
Utah averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
179
Utah averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 444 | 148 |
| Passing Yards | 179 | 84 |
| Rushing Yards | 265 | 64 |
| First Downs | 23 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 9-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 34:07 | 25:53 |