Total Yards
Utah329
Colorado262
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Colorado at Utah
Nov 25, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 13
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
17 - 23
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Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah61
Colorado225
Rushing Yards
Utah268
Colorado37
Turnovers
Utah0
Colorado1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature37°F
Wind9 mph N
Humidity
52%
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
Utah39:04
Colorado20:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Utah holds off Colorado 23-17
Utah defeated Colorado 23-17 in Week 13 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 329-262 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 23-17. Luke Bottari run for 2 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) came with {'seconds': 3, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 329 total yards, 268 rushing yards, and 61 passing yards. Colorado finished with 262 total yards, including 37 on the ground and 225 through the air.
Utah converted 7-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Utah led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Becker 34 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Luke Bottari run for 2 yds for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 7-0 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Cole Becker 22 yd FG GOOD (Utah led 13-7 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Alejandro Mata 47 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 10-13 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Jimmy Horn Jr. pass complete to Dylan Edwards for 30 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-10 over Utah).
Field Goal Good
Cole Becker 34 yd FG GOOD (Utah led 10-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Luke Bottari run for 1 yd for a TD (Cole Becker KICK) (Utah led 20-10 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-17
Utah defeated Colorado.
Total yards
329-262
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
268
Utah averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
61
Utah averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 329 | 262 |
| Passing Yards | 61 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 268 | 37 |
| First Downs | 21 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-15 | 7-59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 6-10 | 18-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 17 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 39:04 | 20:56 |