Prior to tonight, Sanders’ largest margin of defeat as Buffaloes coach was 42 points, in a 56-14 loss at Washington State in November 2023.

Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter couldn’t make Utah pay for sending extra players, and Scalley smelled blood in the water. In the first half, the Utes blitzed early and often, breezing past the Buffaloes’ offensive line and causing havoc.

Utah Utes wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) smiles after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. All it took for Utah to right the ship was facing its power conference punching bag, Colorado.

But many players were able to complete 36 holes before nightfall, including the solo leader, Michael Brennan, who is 10 under for the tournament after rounds of 67 and 65. He leads by one ahead of a three-way tie for second between Jackson Suber, Justin Lower and Pierceson Coody, who were all able to finish on Friday as well.