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"You play like you practice," the old coaches' adage goes, and it's mostly true. To know what's likely to happen on Saturday, you've got to know what's happening in the meeting rooms and on the practice fields during the week. That's why CFB Practice Report is here for you every Friday with the inside word on weekly preparations around the country. We'll check in on depth charts, plans, personnel and health, unmask practice standouts ready to break out, assess the quality of prep, the mood of the fans and the coaches' message for the week and let you know who's distracted and who's dialed in. Let's dive into Week 12. Lines and totals from Westgate sportsbook as of Friday, Nov. 16.
 
No. 19 Utah Utes (-7) at Colorado BuffaloesSaturday, 1:30 p.m. ET A credible report that Colorado would fire Mike MacIntyre at season's end has made this a unique week for a Buffs team that's seen a 5-0 start give way to a five-game losing streak. It's not surprising that the administration wants a change, as Colorado has occupied last place in the Pac-12 South in five of Mac's six seasons and has beaten just eight bowl teams in that span -- half of which were six-loss Colorado State squads. The head coach still has
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