Colorado Buffaloes Will Host Utah on October 17
The Buffaloes host Utah for an 8:15 p.m. MT kickoff at Folsom Field on October 17.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Football
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The Big 12 announced that the Colorado Buffaloes will face the Utah Utes at Folsom Field on October 17. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on either ESPN or ESPN2.
Why it matters
The matchup represents a critical juncture for the Buffaloes, who currently hold a 2-3 overall record and a 0-2 mark in Big 12 play. Colorado enters the contest looking to snap a three-game losing streak and a seven-game conference losing slide against an undefeated Utah team.
Colorado enters the game following a 29-7 loss to Texas Tech, while Utah brings an undefeated 4-0 record into the 73rd meeting between the two schools. Utah has historically dominated the series, winning 12 of the last 14 encounters.
The players
Colorado Buffaloes
This collegiate football program represents the University of Colorado Boulder in the Big 12 Conference.
Utah Utes
This collegiate football team represents the University of Utah and is currently undefeated in the 2026 season.
The details
The game will take place at Folsom Field in Boulder as the conference continues its schedule. The official network selection will be finalized following the conclusion of games played across the conference on October 10.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Games occur helping determine final network for CU-Utah
October 17, 2026: Colorado plays Utah at 8:15 p.m. MT
Season Trajectory
This game follows a pattern set by the historical series between Colorado and Utah. The matchup acts as a critical test for the Buffaloes to reverse their current conference standing after losing seven consecutive Big 12 games.
Colorado needs a win to improve their 0-2 Big 12 record and avoid an eighth straight conference defeat. Fans and analysts will be monitoring the game broadcast availability once the final network is selected on October 10.
The takeaway
The Buffaloes face an uphill battle given their current three-game losing streak and Utah's undefeated start. Improving defensive efficiency will be vital for Colorado if they hope to secure a victory at Folsom Field.
Further reading
For more on the team's ongoing progress this season, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Denver Sports.
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