Clash at Empower Field: Texas A&M Aggies vs Colorado Buffaloes in Mile High Football Showdown

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to host the Texas A&M Aggies at Empower Field at Mile High, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Buffaloes, coming off a commanding 35-7 victory over Northern Colorado on September 4th, look poised to capitalize on their momentum.

The previous game showcased the Buffaloes' formidable rushing attack, which amassed an impressive 281 yards and four touchdowns. Their average gain per rush stood out at nearly six yards per carry, indicating a well-oiled offensive machine capable of dominating on the ground. With such a potent rushing game, it's expected that they will continue to exploit this strength against the Aggies.

Defensively, Colorado also made their mark by holding Northern Colorado to just seven points while recording three sacks and an interception. This level of defensive prowess will be crucial in containing Texas A&M's offense.

However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge that last year's matchup against Texas presented challenges for COL. In that game on December 30th, despite scoring three rushing touchdowns and accumulating over 350 total yards of offense, turnovers proved costly as they succumbed to a heavy defeat with a scoreline of 55-23.

The key takeaway from these past performances is that while the Buffaloes have demonstrated their ability to score and defend effectively against lesser opponents like Northern Colorado, they must tighten up their ball security and maintain discipline if they hope to compete with higher-caliber teams like Texas A&M.

Looking ahead to September 11th's clash with TXAM – who undoubtedly bring quality and depth – it is imperative for COL not only to establish their running game early but also avoid turnovers which could give away precious momentum. The defense will need another strong outing; however this time around they must brace themselves for stiffer competition from TXAM’s versatile offense.

Buffaloes fans should feel cautiously optimistic about their team’s chances in this upcoming home fixture given COL’s recent form and home-field advantage at Empower Field. Yet it remains critical for them not only replicate but elevate their performance levels when facing off against top-tier opposition such as TXAM.

Mark your calendars for Saturday evening football excitement as the action kicks off at 1:30 PM local time (MDT) on September 11th in Denver. Fans can catch all the action live on FOX network where we'll witness whether the Buffaloes can rise up against formidable opposition or if TXAM will prove too much of an obstacle in this high-altitude battle.