Byrd Ficklin totaled 291 yards on offense while throwing two touchdown passes and running for another to lead Utah to a 53-7 victory over Colorado on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

Ficklin became the sixth true freshman quarterback to start a game at Utah after filling in for injured starter Devon Dampier. Ficklin made the most of the opportunity, racking up 151 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. He also threw a pair of scoring passes in the second quarter.

Wayshawn Parker added 145 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. The Utes (6-2, 3-2 Big 12) ran for a season-high 422 yards and are bowl eligible in their second Big 12 season after winning just two league games a season ago.

Colorado lost for the 12th time in its last 14 games against Utah. The Buffaloes (3-5, 1-4) endure

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