SALT LAKE CITY – Utah football fended off a late rally and defeated Colorado, 20-14, in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday afternoon.
The Ute defense forced four turnovers, intercepting three passes and creating a fumble, while also producing six sacks, four from Viliseni Fauonuku.
Utah held Colorado to just 49 yards rushing, 28 through the first three quarters. The Buffaloes were 1-3 in the red zone and also had a field goal blocked by Ute defensive end Kylie Fitts.
Marcus Williams had his team-leading fifth interception in the first quarter while Cory Butler-Byrd added another later in the half.