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'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,

The Utah Utes have been perhaps the most disappointing team in the Big 12 this season. After jumping from the Pac-12 over the summer, the Utes were picked to win the conference at July’s media day. Media members thought veteran quarterback Cam Rising would propel the Utes to the conference championship and College Football Playoff.