Byrd Ficklin, Utah thoroughly dismantle Colorado 53-7

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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 rush