Colorado heads into Tempe with a little momentum and a lot still hanging in the balance. After snapping a five-game skid with a wild 27-24 overtime win over Kansas State, the Buffaloes are trying to turn one breakthrough into something bigger Saturday against Arizona State.
At 3-5 overall and 1-4 in Big 12 play, Colorado is chasing back-to-back conference wins and trying to keep its path to six victories - and bowl eligibility - alive. Last week’s result did more than just end the losing streak; it quieted, at least for now, the questions swirling around Deion Sanders and his job security.
Arizona State comes in at 4-4 and 2-3 in the Big 12 after a competitive loss to BYU, but the quarterback situation remains unsettled. Freshman Jake Fette is set to make his second career start for the Sun Devils, who have leaned on running back Cardae Mack and wide receiver Reed Harris to move the ball.
For Colorado, the formula is clear: keep the ground game rolling and make life difficult for Isaac Wilson through the air. The Buffaloes just put together a 200-plus-yard rushing performance against Kansas State, with Richard Young leading the way with 120 yards.
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Arizona State Could Catch Colorado At A Very Good Time
Arizona State may be catching Colorado at an awkward moment, with the Buffaloes heading into Week 10 still dealing with a trimmed-down injury picture. Colorado said most of the players who had been considered hopeful for the matchup are now ruled out, leaving the roster thinner than it looked earlier in the week and putting extra pressure on the available depth.
There is at least some stability at a couple of spots, with cornerback Cree Thomas and center Sean Kinney listed as probable. But the bigger concern is the long list of unavailable contributors, especially on defense, where the absences could force Colorado to shuffle things again just as the schedule tightens and every conference game starts to carry more weight. [Read more 🡒]
Buffs Tennis Just Sent An Encouraging Early Message In San Diego
Colorados tennis team opened the San Diego State Invitational with a clean start in doubles, and the early results offered a nice snapshot of a group that looked organized and sharp from the outset. Lera Alexin and Ema Bubalo, Heidi Crncan and Willow Gretsch, and Pia Rebec and Louise Ternstroem all came through in their matches, giving the Buffaloes a strong foundation before singles even began.
The momentum carried into singles, where Crncan and Bubalo added victories of their own to keep the day moving in Colorados direction. For a team trying to build rhythm early in the season, performances like that matter because they hint at depth at the top and across the lineup, even if the bigger picture in San Diego is still unfolding. [Read more 🡒]
Colorado Game Day Concern Could Shape Deion Sanders Road Upset Bid
Colorado heads into Saturday nights matchup at Arizona State trying to steady a season that has gone sideways in league play, and the injury report is adding another layer of uncertainty. The Buffaloes are 3-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play, while the Sun Devils come in at 4-4, with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. MT on ESPN2 and Arizona State listed as a three-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook.
The biggest concern for Colorado may be how its defense holds up after Naeten Mitchell was added to the injury report, a development that puts more pressure on a secondary already facing a tricky road test. Colorado is also monitoring Danny Scudero, while Arizona State has its own health questions with running back Jason Brown Jr. out of the mix, and the Buffaloes will have to sort through a few more availability issues before they can fully settle on how they want to attack this one. [Read more 🡒]