Byrd Ficklin made plenty of plays in his first collegiate start for Utah, particularly on the ground. The true freshman quarterback, who was filling in for a hurt Devon Dampier, ended up running for 151 yards and a touchdown while also throwing for 140 yards and two touchdowns on a 45% completion percentage Saturday night against Colorado.

From quarterback uncertainties to flushing away a disappointing loss to an in-state rival, Utah went into its Week 9 matchup against Colorado with several quest