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BOULDER, Colorado — The University of Utah football team concluded the regular season with a 38-34 win on the road against the Colorado Buffaloes. The win marks Utah's eighth win and the first time Utah has finished the regular season with a winning conference record since joining the Pac-12.
8-4!!! 8-4!!! GREAT SEASON!!! — Utah Pig Bus (@UtahPigBus) November 29, 2014
> 8-4 -Bravo Utes!!! What a great season!!! Now let's get that bowl game!!!! > > — MUSS Emeritus (@MUSSEmeritus) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/MUSSEmeritus/status/538807477433663488)
> Oh and a winning conference record. > > — Robby (@Rob\_B\_Jack) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/Rob_B_Jack/status/538807656174342144)
> My favorite play! I looovvvee the QB kneel down by the Utes. > > — Utes In The NFL (@UtesInTheNFL) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/UtesInTheNFL/status/538807466398855168)
> Well we should be 10-2 this year but 8-4 is a step in the right direction. Go Utes! > > — Dank Sinatra (@Max\_amillions) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/Max_amillions/status/538808037792706560)
> 8-4 is an awesome season and nobody try and convince me otherwise. Could end 9-4 > > — . (@Utebuntu) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/Utebuntu/status/538808752401833984)
> It feels great that the season isn't over. > > — Robby (@Rob\_B\_Jack) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/Rob_B_Jack/status/538808631903662080)
Utah managed to take the lead following a Dominique Hatfield interception of Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau that lead to a touchdown in the fourth quarter. The defensive touchdown gave Utah the opportunity to play rather comfortably in the final minutes of the game.
And we have our first derp from Colorado… — Ted Miller (@TedMillerRK) November 29, 2014
But it was a 70-yard punt from Tom Hackett late in the game that was the game changer for Utah. The punt kept Colorado deep within Utah's territory, allowing the defense some opportunity to bend but not break.
Hackett likely won the game with that 70 yard punt. — Twiggly the Gnome (@PortlandUte) November 29, 2014
> 70 yard punt by Mr. Hackett. I don't think people understand how absolutely incredible that is. What a weapon. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! > > — Scotty P. (@MyHandle26) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/MyHandle26/status/538805435105415169)
> Hackett's punt officially goes down as 70-yarder in box score but he rugby-styled it in face of end zone pressure, traveled 80 yds from foot > > — David Lombardi (@LombardiESPN) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/LombardiESPN/status/538804707536281600)
Although Utah got the victory, Twitter was full of the up-and-down emotions as Colorado and Utah traded scores. From Utah's defense giving up too much offense to Wilson's occasional struggles throwing the ball, Twitter was a frustrated place.
From what I'm seeing on Twitter, it sounds like it's a good thing that I'm not watching the Utes game. — Landon Langston (@LandonSLC) November 29, 2014
> Utes down 4 but if you're on Twitter they are down 40. > > — Andrew Fox (@foxonabox) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/foxonabox/status/538770009753792512)
> I don't think the Utes will ever put it together completely. When defense is good, the offense is terrible and vise versa. > > — Tyler Palmer (@Tylernumber21) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/Tylernumber21/status/538794074745372672)
> [pic.twitter.com/ReYprbOsjm](http://t.co/ReYprbOsjm) > > — Avery Mills (@alynn422) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/alynn422/status/538775390316015616)
> Wilson is playing well, but he'd be playing great if he could throw on time. [\#Utes](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Utes?src=hash) > > — Todd Hills (@tuneful\_toad) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/tuneful_toad/status/538796355116728321)
> "Wilson hesitates" This is becoming a common phrase for this broadcast today. > > — Zachary Gorringe (@ScooterUte) [November 29, 2014](https://twitter.com/ScooterUte/status/538800118816706560)
To Wilson's credit, he finished the game going 25-of-37 for 311 yards and three touchdowns.
8-4 👌Go Utes! pic.twitter.com/NkBtbkK8YI — Pita Taumoepenu (@PetersonTaumoep) November 29, 2014
