Prior to tonight, Sanders’ largest margin of defeat as Buffaloes coach was 42 points, in a 56-14 loss at Washington State in November 2023.

0:00 — The Utes tacked on a 23-yard field goal from Dillon Curtis on the final play of the drive, as they capitalized on a blocked punt that gave Utah the ball inside the 10 with 30 seconds until halftime. Utah 43, Colorado 0.

Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter couldn’t make Utah pay for sending extra players, and Scalley smelled blood in the water. In the first half, the Utes blitzed early and often, breezing past the Buffaloes’ offensive line and causing havoc.