Byrd Ficklin Takes Off For 63-Yard Opening Score Against Colorado
Oct 25, 2025, 8:49 PM
Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) runs with the ball during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
(Photo courtesy of Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — There isn’t a much better way to open your first career start than with a 63-yard rushing touchdown on the second play of the game.
In week nine against the Colorado Buffaloes, freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin did just that.
63 YDS TO THE 🏠#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Ma8xL5BzMG
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 26, 2025
The play was a masterclass of speed and field vision. Ficklin followed his blockers and maneuvered through the secondary en route to his longest collegiate rush.
His longest heading into the Buffaloes game was 38 back in week two against Cal Poly.
Although it was his first start, Ficklin had seen action in six games so far this season for Utah. Some games just a couple of snaps, and others an entire quarter.
Utah Football hosts 73rd Rumble in the Rockies
Utah football looks to get back in the win column against the Colorado Buffaloes at home tonight.
The Utes come off a tough rivalry loss in Provo last week, but the redemption they’re chasing dates back to last season. The first Big 12 edition of the Rumble in the Rockies was owned by the Buffaloes. Prior to last year’s November matchup, Utah had won seven in a row and 11 of the last 12 in the series.
Although Utah enters 5-2, and Colorado 3-4, the game will be far from easy. The Buffaloes come off a big win a week ago, knocking the No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones out of the AP Top 25.
Utah Football Gameday Reading
- Colorado Vs. Utah Game Preview, Score Prediction
- A Complete History Of Utah Football’s Matchups With Colorado
- Utah Football Vs. Colorado Fan Guide: TV Info, What To Wear, Top Storylines
- Devon Dampier’s Status Change On Utah’s Friday Availability Report For Colorado Game
- Big 12 Football Predictions: Our Insiders Predict Week Nine Matchups
- Big 12 Football Power Rankings: BYU Climbs To The Top
Utah Football Season Results
- Utes beat UCLA Bruins, 43-10
- Utes beat Cal Poly Mustangs, 63-9
- Utes beat Wyoming Cowboys, 31-6
- Utes fall to Texas Tech Red Raiders, 34-10
- Utes beat West Virginia Mountaineers, 48-14
- Utes beat Arizona State Sun Devils, 42-10
- Utes fall to BYU Cougars, 24-21
Utah Football 2025 Schedule
- Utah Football vs. Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, October 25
- Utah Football vs. Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, November 1
- Utah Football @ Baylor Bears on Saturday, November 15
- Utah Football vs. Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, November 22
- Utah Football @ Kansas Jayhawks on Friday, November 28
