The Deseret News ran a simulation of Saturday’s game on the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, and the Utes faced an uphill battle in Boulder. There were a couple of ground rules in place: The simulation used 10-minute quarters and I let the computer simulate the game with no user interference.

Just under two years after taking the job, Coach Prime has No. 18 Colorado sitting at 7-2 and with a chance to make the College Football Playoff.

Welcome to our expert debate for college football Week 12 and our Colorado vs Utah picks and college football predictions for which team will cover the spread.

After an unparalleled amount of hype and controversy, Colorado on a path to win the Big 12, but first it’ll face preseason conference favorites Utah.

After losing to Kansas State on Oct. 12, the Buffaloes have finished three straight games in the win column, defeating Arizona 34-7, Cincinnati 34-23 and Texas Tech 41-27. For Colorado, it’s simple — win out and it’s in the Big 12 title game.

The Utes and Kyle Whittingham are currently reeling from a five-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming to No. 6 BYU last Saturday. Sophomore quarterback Brandon Rose is