No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

BOULDER, Colo. -- , The loudest roar from the Utah fans came at the end of a blowout of Colorado at Folsom Field and had nothing to do with what was happening on the field. It followed the scoreboard flashing Oregon State knocking off Oregon. A big hurdle cleared. In the end, all the variables Utah needed to have happen in order to get a spot in the Pac-12 championship game fell perfectly in line. That included the final one long after leaving the stadium. Cameron Rising threw three touchdown passes Saturday before taking a seat for the second half, Ja’Quinden Jackson ran for three scores and No. 14 Utah routed Colorado 63-21 on a night that culminated with the Utes securing the last spot into the conference title game. Utah (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12, No. 14 CFP) entered the weekend with an outside shot at getting a chance to defend its league title. But things started falling into place. No.