Clash at Gesa Field: Colorado Buffaloes Take on Washington State Cougars in College Football Showdown
As the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to face the Washington State Cougars at Gesa Field, fans are anticipating an intense matchup. The Buffaloes have had a challenging season, with their recent game against the Wildcats ending in a narrow defeat of 34-31. Despite this loss, the team showed promise with a total yardage of 339 and an average gain of 5.2 yards per play.
The previous games highlight some areas for improvement for the Buffaloes. Against the Oregon State Beavers, they managed only 238 total yards and suffered from negative rushing yardage. However, their defense was able to sack their opponents three times and recover two fumbles.
In their encounter with UCLA Bruins, while they lost 28-16, there were positive takeaways such as achieving a red zone efficiency of 100 percent and successfully making all three field goal attempts.
The upcoming game at Gesa Field will test the Buffaloes' ability to capitalize on these strengths while addressing weaknesses like their rushing attack which has been less than stellar in recent outings.
Fans can expect to see whether Colorado's defense can maintain its knack for sacks and turnovers against Washington State's offense. Additionally, improving third-down conversions could be key for sustaining drives and keeping possession away from the Cougars.
The venue itself may play a role; playing away at Gesa Field could present additional challenges for Colorado as they adapt to different turf conditions and atmosphere.
Catch all the action live on Fox Sports 1 as Colorado aims to turn around its fortunes on November 18th at Gesa Field in Pullman, WA. Kickoff is scheduled for November 18th at 3:30 AM UTC (November 17th at 8:30 PM local time).