Should the 18th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes win out, a Big 12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff are waiting for them.

Deion Sanders pays no attention to the kudos or accolades his 18th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes are currently receiving. It's for the same reason he didn't listen to the criticism a season ago — just a lot of distracting noise.

The Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) will square off against the Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) on Saturday in a battle between two former Pac-12 programs. A rowdy morning crowd is expected at Folsom Field as Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" pregame show will be in Boulder ahead of the 10 a.

Utah football picked up another season-ending injury at the quarterback position before its huge game against Colorado

Utah's Brandon Rose, who made his first career start last week against BYU, will undergo season-ending surgery on his lower leg, making him the third Utes QB lost for the season.

The Utah Utes (4-5, 1-5 Big 12) will enter their Week 12 matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) having suffered a disappointing season marred by injuries. The injury bug has bitten the Utes again,