Three for The Win

It was a game of threes, as the Buffs’ success on third downs – and in forcing three-point attempts – helped set up CU for win No. 3 on the season … The Buffs could have folded late, but didn’t … Karl Dorrell: “It was defining moment” … Was it? We’ll see …

Utah mauls Stanford, 52-7 – David Shaw: “Just a terrible showing top to bottom” … Oregon State defense trying to rebound: “We just have to do a better job” … Another nail in the CU NIL coffin: Washington loads up … Arizona’s chance at win No. 1 improves …

Remember the “Gut Punch” the last time these two teams played? … Alex Fontenot set a unique school record v. Oregon … Stat to watch: CU’s third down conversions (Buffs are lousy at it; Beavers are lousy at stopping it) … Would Buff fans be as patient with Karl Dorrell if he had Jonathan Smith’s record? …

The Sam Noyer reunion game … Can the Buffs convert enough third downs (against one of the worst third down defenses in the nation) to keep the OSU rushing attack on the sidelines? … Are CU’s defensive problems actually “correctable”? …

The Buff offense was much improved against Oregon; the Buff defense not so much … With Nate Landman “doubtful”, can CU stop the No. 11 rushing offense in the nation? … With the return of La’Vontae Shenault, can CU take advantage of the No. 114 pass defense in the country? … Let’s find out …