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Washington State running back to visit UCLA, USC, and Utah

The Bruins pick up a visit from a talented tailback.

The UCLA Bruins lost running back T.J. Harden to the transfer portal this week but already have their sights set on their next potential tailback.

Washington State freshman Wayshawn Parker entered the transfer portal this week after a breakout season with the Cougars. Parker rushed for 735 yards and four touchdowns in 2024, averaging an impressive 5.4 yards per carry.

According to Pete Nakos of On3 (subscription required), the former Washington State tailback is set to visit UCLA, USC, and Utah.

In 2024, the Bruins averaged a Big Ten-worst 86.6 yards per game behind a questionable offensive line. With lots of room for improvement and a wide-open depth chart, UCLA offers a lot of playing potential for a running back like Parker.

Under new offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri, who helped the Indiana Hoosiers rush for over 2,000 yards and a whopping 37 rushing touchdowns this season, the Bruins should see a massive improvement in the running game, with Parker potentially playing a big role if he transfers to Westwood.

Tony’s Take: Predicting the final score of Utah at Colorado

What’s your final score prediction?

The Colorado Buffaloes enter their rivalry game with the Utah Utes as heavy favorites while looking for their first win in the series since 2016. Utah is having a down season compared to the team we saw in the Pac-12, but that doesn’t mean CU should take the Utes lightly on Saturday (10 a.m. MT, Fox).

The Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) come into the game limiting teams to only 20.7 points per game during conference play, but the Buffs (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) are right there with the Utes in allowing 23.3 per game — good for fourth in the Big 12.

The discrepancy comes when you look at each team’s offensive output. Colorado is leading the Big 12 in conference points per game (37.2) while Utah has averaged only 15.5 points in conference games, largely due to injury woes.

I don’t see Utah’s offense breaking out against a defense playing as well as Colorado’s, especially with the Utes having to start a different quarterback yet again. Utah’s defense will make things difficult and the Buffs may have to rely on a defensive score, but I predict they’ll get their eighth win of the season.

Final score prediction: Colorado 24, Utah 10

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Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard asked about facing Utah’s defense

Will Sheppard spoke on the challenges of facing Utah

Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard is no stranger to the physical aspect of playing on the outside. He often uses his big body to his advantage in the red zone and can catch the ball in traffic for a first down. So when Sheppard describes Utah’s defense as physical, you take notice.

The Utes aren’t having the type of season anyone thought they would coming into the year. Utah has battled injuries, particularly at quarterback, and has spiraled to a 4-5 (1-5 Big 12) record. Still, Utah’s defense is as potent as ever, leading the conference with an average of 17.1 points allowed per game.

Sheppard, who’s coming off a season-high eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown against Texas Tech, spoke on what he expects to see from Utah’s defense on Saturday:

“Pretty physical defense all around,” Sheppard said. “They’re (Utah) going to play man. They’re going to play one-high. They’re going to do it all. They’re going to be relentless.”

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Utah loses starting quarterback, tight end to injuries ahead of Colorado matchup

Utah will be without two key offensive players against the Buffs

The Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) will enter their Week 12 matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) having suffered a disappointing season marred by injuries. The injury bug has bitten the Utes again, as two offensive players who started for Utah last weekend have been lost for the season.

On Sunday, Utah announced that tight end Brant Kuithe will be out for the remainder of the year. Kuithe suffered an injury against BYU on Saturday, and Utah fans’ worst fears were confirmed when head coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed the season-ending injury. For Kuithe, this will be the third straight year he has missed time due to injury.

Utah’s injury situation worsened on Tuesday as Whittingham announced that quarterback Brandon Rose will also miss the rest of the season with a lower-body injury. Rose started in Utah’s narrow loss to BYU and completed 12 of his 21 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 55 yards on seven rushing attempts.

Rose becomes the third Utes quarterback to be lost for the season after Cam Rising and Sam Huard suffered injuries earlier in the year.

Isaac Wilson, the younger brother of Denver Broncos backup QB Zach Wilson, is expected to start under center for the Utes on Saturday.

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Deion Sanders heaps praise on Utah ahead of Saturday’s game

Deion Sanders showed love for Utah and longtime head coach Kyle Whittingham

Head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will welcome the Utah Utes to Folsom Field this weekend. Ahead of Saturday’s contest, Coach Prime shared his respect and praise for longtime head coach Kyle Whittingham’s Utah program.

“He is one of the pillars of the Big 12, (and) of course he was like that with the Pac-12,” Sanders said of Whittingham. “He’s a legend, a true legend. What he’s done consistently at Utah is unbelievable.”

After being picked first in the preseason Big 12 media poll, the Utes have underperformed this fall while dealing with a barrage of injuries, including one to starting quarterback Cam Rising. Utah sits at 4-5 overall and is only 1-5 in conference play, but most of the Utes’ losses have been close. They also lead the Big 12 in scoring defense at 17.1 points allowed per game.

“They haven’t quit,” Sanders said. “They’re still tough, aggressive and stout defensively. You cannot take this team lightly, I don’t care what their record is… Thank God it’s at home and it’s early. I like it like that.”

Kickoff between the Buffs and Utes is set for 10 a.m. MT (Fox) on Saturday.

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Want to watch the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes in person on Saturday, Nov. 16? Tickets still remain for as little as $205.

The Colorado Buffaloes and Utah Utes are scheduled to clash in Boulder this Saturday in Week 12 of the college football season. If you want to see the premium Big 12 action live and in person, you have come to the right place for ticket details.

The Buffs continue their surge in search of a College Football Playoff berth ranked 20th in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week with a a 7-2 overall record that includes a 5-1 mark against fellow conference schools. The lone loss came in Week 2 at the Nebraska Cornhuskers but Deion Sanders and Co. have right the ship since.

The Utes have been in a steady decline having lost five in a row and falling out of the Coaches Poll picture. At 4-5 and just 1-5 against other Big 12 teams, this season is all but lost for Utah.

The Colorado Buffaloes will host the Utah Utes on Saturday, Nov. 16 at noon ET.

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While the once-mighty Utes have floundered, their most recent loss to top-10 the BYU Cougars came by just one point. Sanders’ squad must be careful lest they fall into a trap game this Saturday.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes are $205.

How to buy Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes college football tickets

Want to watch the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes in person on Saturday, Nov. 16? Tickets still remain for as little as $205.

The Utes have been in a steady decline having lost five in a row and falling out of the Coaches Poll picture. At 4-5 and just 1-5 against other Big 12 teams, this season is all but lost for Utah.

The Colorado Buffaloes will host the Utah Utes on Saturday, Nov. 16 at noon ET.

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While the once-mighty Utes have floundered, their most recent loss to top-10 the BYU Cougars came by just one point. Sanders’ squad must be careful lest they fall into a trap game this Saturday.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes are $205.

How to buy Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars football tickets

Want to watch the Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars in person on Saturday, Nov. 9? Tickets still remain for as little as $153.

The Utah Utes welcome the BYU Cougars to Salt Lake City this Saturday for a Big 12 showdown in college football’s Week 11, and if you want tickets to see the Holy War action live and in person, you have come to the right place.

The Cougars bring a perfect 8-0 overall record and 5-0 mark against fellow conference schools into play which earned them the No. 9 spot in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. BYU’s signature win came in Week 4 at home against the now 21st-ranked Kansas State Wildcats.

The Utes have fallen from grace this fall after opening up the 2024 campaign ranked No. 13 in the Coaches Poll. Since then, Utah has fallen to an even 4-4 record with just a win in five tries against Big 12 competition and well outside of the poll votes.

The Utah Utes will host the BYU Cougars on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10:15 p.m. ET.

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This classic rivalry between two in-state foes has the makings of an instant classic — plus, the atmosphere of games like this can be priceless. Utah holds the all-time edge, 51-29-4, but anything can happen on Saturday night.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars are $163.

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Colorado lands another national television slot for Week 12 home game

Kickoff time and TV have been announced for Colorado’s Nov. 16 home game

Colorado football’s impressive streak of nationally televised games will continue through Week 12.

As announced by the Big 12 Conference on Monday, Colorado’s Nov. 16 home game against the Utah Utes will be broadcast on Fox, bringing the Buffs to 10 straight nationally televised games to begin 2024. Kickoff at Folsom Field is set for 10 a.m. MT — Colorado’s earliest of the season.

Five of CU’s first 10 regular season games have been selected by Fox, including Saturday’s Week 11 game at Texas Tech. Time and television for the Buffs’ Week 13 road game against the Kansas Jayhawks have yet to be announced.

Utah was picked to finish first in the preseason Big 12 football media poll but has since fallen well short of expectations. Through Week 10, the Utes are 4-4 (1-4 Big 12) with conference losses to Arizona, Arizona State, TCU and Houston.

Colorado, which currently sits 6-2 (4-1 Big 12), will be looking to break a seven-game losing streak against Utah.

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Want to watch the Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats in person on Saturday, Sept. 28? Tickets still remain for as little as $108.

The Utah Utes welcome the Arizona Wildcats to Salt Lake City on Saturday for a Week 5 tangle between two Big 12 heavyweights, and if you want to catch the left coach action live, you have come to the right place.

The Utes come into the weekend ranked 10th in the US LBM Coaches Poll with a 4-0 record and a win already notched in conference play. Last week’s win at the Oklahoma State Cowboys helped prove that Utah can run with the big boys.

The ‘Cats are just outside the Coaches Poll top 25 at a de facto No. 32 ranking with 16 votes to their name. At 2-1, ‘Zona’s lone loss came last Friday with a throttling at the hands of the Kansas State Wildcats.

The Utah Utes will host the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:15 p.m. ET.

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The Utes started strong in conference play while the Wildcats struggled in their Big 12 debut, but make no mistake — there will be some serious gridiron action on Saturday, so do not miss it if you are in the area.

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