Coming off a 5-0 start to the season, the No. 11 head to Boulder in Week 7 to take on the Colorado Buffaloes in the Rumble in the Rockies.
Utah dismantled the Buffs 53-7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium last season and will return to Folsom Field for the first time since 2024, when Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter led Colorado to a win over the Utes. Despite that loss, Utah holds a 36-33-3 advantage in the all-time series.
Colorado will have its eighth different starting quarterback in as many seasons against the Utes, with a familiar face under center this time around. The Buffs named former Utah quarterback the starter over former five-star recruit , marking Wilson’s third start of the season.
Wilson This Season
The Corner Canyon product is coming off a game against No. 12 Texas Tech where he completed 26 of 44 passes for 290 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions, including one puzzling mistake. Wilson also added 42 yards on seven carries on the ground.
Wilson, the younger brother of NFL quarterback and former BYU Cougar Zach Wilson, has completed 40 of 71 passes for 443 yards and two touchdowns, along with the three interceptions. He’s currently posting a 53.6 QBR.
What He’s Posted
The transfer quarterback has posted a 59.4 overall PFF grade and a 59.2 passing grade, both reflecting his performance this season, with his passing grade being the highest of his three collegiate seasons.
A Scouting Report
Wilson has come a long way since being thrown into the fire during his first season with the Utah Utes. The young quarterback had to learn on the fly, and while there were plenty of growing pains, he’s steadily matured since taking over the starting job. His arm talent has always been there, with the ability to fit the ball into tight windows, make throws on the run and use his legs when a play breaks down…