Colorado’s offense has been looking for answers, but Joseph Williams has been busy supplying one of the clearest ones.
The Buffaloes wide receiver has put together a strong four-game stretch, piling up 30 catches for 431 yards and five touchdowns. That kind of run doesn’t happen by accident. It shows a receiver who keeps finding space, keeps winning chances and keeps giving Colorado a dependable target no matter what the rest of the offense looks like.
His production has been especially valuable because the Buffaloes have not found much consistency around him. Williams has become a steady presence in the passing game, and the volume tells the story: 7.5 receptions per game and more than 107 receiving yards per game over that span. Add the five scores, and he’s been a real problem for defenses near the goal line too.
The latest proof came against Texas Tech, even in a 29-7 Colorado loss. Williams caught 10 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, giving the Buffaloes their only score of the game. That touchdown came on an eight-yard connection with quarterback Isaac Wilson in the first quarter, a play that briefly put Colorado in front and showed what the offense can look like when the timing is there.
Wilson’s first start added another layer to Williams’ recent surge. The Buffaloes made the switch from Julian Lewis ahead of the Texas Tech game, and that kind of change can throw off rhythm for a receiver as much as it can for a quarterback.
Timing matters. Chemistry matters.
Williams, though, kept producing.
Wilson finished with 290 passing yards against Texas Tech, but three interceptions undercut the effort and kept Colorado from turning those yards into points. Even so, Williams kept giving the offense something to lean on, continuing his run as the most reliable part of the passing attack.
For Colorado, the next step is obvious enough: turn Williams’ individual production into more complete offensive results. He has already shown he can handle a heavy workload, create after the catch and stay productive against tougher opponents. If the Buffaloes can clean up the turnovers and keep feeding him, Williams could remain the centerpiece of whatever offensive progress they make from here.
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