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Clash at Mountain America Stadium: Colorado Buffaloes vs Arizona State Sun Devils in College Football Showdown

As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, fans are eager for a glimpse of what might unfold on the gridiron. The Buffaloes' recent performances have been a mixed bag, but there's reason to believe they could turn the tide in their upcoming game.


Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes tight end Michael Harrison (87) celebrates his two point conversion in the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Minnesota Golden Gophers on September 18, 2021, the Buffaloes failed to score and suffered a crushing 30-0 defeat. Their offense struggled significantly, managing only 63 total yards and two turnovers. The passing game was particularly lackluster with just an average of three yards per completion and no touchdowns. On defense, despite recording one sack and forcing one fumble, they were unable to capitalize on these opportunities.


However, looking back at their game against Texas A&M Aggies on September 11, 2021, COL showed signs of resilience despite falling short by three points in a narrow 10-7 loss. They demonstrated improvement in both rushing for an average of four yards per carry and securing one touchdown. Their defense also stepped up with one sack and forced fumble recovery.


The most promising performance came from their victory over Northern Colorado Bears on September 4th when COL dominated with a score of 35-7. The offense exploded for an impressive total yardage of 383 with both passing and rushing contributing effectively; they averaged six yards per play overall. Defensively they were formidable as well; sacking the quarterback three times and snagging an interception without allowing any turnovers themselves.


Given these past performances, it's clear that consistency is key for COL if they hope to overcome ASU's challenge. While their defeat against Minnesota exposed weaknesses that need addressing—particularly in offensive production—their strong showing against Northern Colorado provides a blueprint for success: aggressive defense paired with balanced offensive execution.


The upcoming match scheduled for September 26th at Mountain America Stadium promises to be an intriguing battle between two determined teams. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPNU satellite channel number 208 starting at what would be local time (Tempe) around late evening or night due to time zone differences from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This is where we'll see if COL can harness their potential shown earlier this season or if ASU will capitalize on any lingering inconsistencies plaguing the Buffaloes' squad.

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