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Utah football must stay perfect and avoid letdown in Colorado

The Utah Utes (5-0, 3-0 in conference) arrive in Boulder as heavy favorites over the struggling Colorado Buffaloes, who have already suffered key losses to Baylor and Texas Tech. Despite their 11th-ranked standing, Utah’s undefeated season and dominant 53-7 win over Colorado last year suggest this should be an easy victory—but the stakes for the Buffaloes feel higher than ever.

With Deion Sanders’ program facing potential long-term consequences from recent missteps, including a leaked game script, in-game confrontations, and a three-week jersey controversy, the pressure is mounting. Ticket sales and crowd energy have also plummeted, raising concerns about desperation in CU’s approach, even if Utah’s depth in quarterback play—featuring Issac Wilson, Kaneal Sweetwyne, and Julian Lewis—ensures they’re prepared for any scenario.

The Buffaloes’ roster rebuild, focused on lower-profile talent, has failed to deliver, leaving Sanders’ future in question as bowl eligibility slips further away with each loss.

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