Highlights, key plays and photos from Utah’s 23-17 win over Colorado

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Utah closed out the regular season with a 23-17 win over Colorado. In his first start for the Utes, quarterback Luke Bottari put in a solid performance and scored two rushing touchdowns.

Fourth quarter

Utah 23, Colorado 17

7:31 — Quarterback Ryan Staub makes the first touchdown pass in his career for 18 yards to Travis Hunter. Hunter also had a key 33-yard catch at midfield to jumpstart the Colorado offense. Utah 23, Colorado 17.

11:31 — Cole Becket gets his third field goal of the game. Jaylon Glover was the featured back during the drive, which stalled out at the Colorado 8-yard line. Utah 23, Colorado 10.

Third quarter

Utah 20, Colorado 10

7:10 — Utah quarterback Luke Bottari gets his second rushing touchdown of the day. The drive included an 18-yard run from Money Parks. Utah 20, Colorado 10.

11:37 — After a long punt return is called back due to penalty, the Buffaloes go three-and-out.

13:33 — The Utes have to punt after their first drive of the second half goes nowhere.

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Halftime

Although they’re in the lead after two quarters of play, the Utes can’t feel great about allowing a struggling Colorado squad to stay close and nearly score a go-ahead touchdown at the end of the first half.

In the second half, Utah should be looking not just to win, but to dominate, just like any 7-4 team would hope to over a 4-7 opponent.

Second quarter

Utah 13, Colorado 10

0:20 — What was at first called a touchdown pass from Ryan Staub to Travis Hunter got called back upon further review, forcing the Buffaloes to settle for a field goal. Utah 13, Colorado 10.

1:38 — Cole Becker knocks it through the uprights for a field goal after the Utah drive fizzled out with four yards to go. Before the kick, Jaylon Glover’s big day continued, as he contributed a 19-yard run. Utah 13, Colorado 7.

8:17 — Colorado gets on the board with a trick play. Quarterback Ryan Staub threw it backwards to Jimmy Horn Jr. who then connected with Dylan Edwards for a 30-yard touchdown. Utah 10, Colorado 7.

11:17 — The Utes settle for a field goal after the drive comes up short. Utah 10, Colorado 0.

First quarter

Utah 7, Colorado 0

4:03 — In his first start for the Utes, quarterback Luke Bottari scores a rushing touchdown. The drive included a 30-yard run from Jaylon Glover. Utah 7, Colorado 0.

9:13 — Connor O’Toole strip sacks Staub and Van Fillinger recovers the ball. The Utah offense will take over at its own 42-yard line.

15:00 — With quarterback Shedeur Sanders out, Ryan Staub is making his first start for Colorado.

Pregame prep

Here are a few stories to get you ready for Utah’s game against Colorado.