In its first game against Washington State, that offense did not arrive until the fourth quarter, but once it started having successful plays, things looked more sustainable.Ĭolorado State’s defense was outstanding in 2022 but had to replace quite a few starters and struggled against Washington State as the game progressed.

It added nearly 50 new players to a team that desperately needed an injection of life on offense. It’s the perfect spot for a slight letdown.Ĭolorado State entered this season with high hopes for a quick turnover in Jay Norvell’s second season. This week sees lowly Colorado State coming into town for a night game before the Buffs head to Eugene to play Oregon, followed by hosting USC the following weekend. Both of those games were victories for the Buffs, the latter of which is coming in a blowout. TCU won a playoff game last season and Nebraska is Colorado's hated rival. This is a play on a situation and has less to do with the opponents.Ĭolorado is coming off two straight Big Noon Kickoff contests against major Power 5 brands.

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