An unforgettable morning of fireworks, fanfare, and a life-changing kick marked ESPN’s latest visit — and another milestone for the Utes in their Big 12 era.

Needing to win three of their final five regular season games to qualify for a bowl, the Colorado Buffaloes will battle the Utah Utes on Saturday night in Salt

So it is that Utah won the game and kept hope alive for more playoff games ahead, games that will stay that way as long as the Utes win and a couple of other teams stumble. There’s even a possibility that they could face You-Know-Blue-Who in the Big 12 title game. Decent enough motivation. Weirder things have happened.

The Cincinnati Bearcats face the Utah Utes to stay atop the Big 12 standings. Follow along for live updates and highlights.

The state of Utah continues to make its presence felt inside the college football rankings thanks to a big home win and other the clock striking midnight for other teams.

Terrence Brown and Don McHenry led the Utes’ offensive attack while Keanu Dawes came up big on the glass as Utah beat the Wildcats in overtime

BOTTOM LINE: Utah takes on Holy Cross after Terrence Brown scored 36 points in Utah’s 92-89 overtime victory against the Weber State Wildcats. Utah went 15-4 at home a season ago while going 16-17 overall. The Utes averaged 75.5 points per game while shooting 44.6% from the field and 32.7% from 3-point distance last season.

Salt Lake City; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utes -16.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah faces Weber State after Seydou Traore scored 23 points in Utah's 84-75 victory over the San Jose State Spartans.