ASU Football: Highlights of 27-24 loss to Colorado

[{"selector":"#anim-853fae85-9d02-4e2c-894d-530563d1361e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5867e44f-93e0-4d39-bf1f-412015c9b973","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c9c9ddab-117a-4c47-871b-51b8dd6dc10e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.48388%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] It pays to wager the over on the Colorado Buffaloes' 3.5 season win total. Saturday's 27-24 triumph over Arizona State was despite a relentless pass rush and poor special teams play. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-88f88d4c-f345-43e4-b7b6-25f3d00aa111","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d8b7d5f9-dc8a-476d-acac-65339fa8a7ab","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5fb0743c-94e6-404d-819b-3823929b5847","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.19355%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The game wasn't pretty, but Las Vegas generally gets the spread correct, even after I pleaded to bet the over all week. Finally, CU went 4-2 and took a crucial step toward bowl eligibility. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-c3fde3c9-2d77-4e61-9707-ae9e7d557050","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1ae235d4-58f5-499d-b499-e0cfd545ea78","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-166af150-b323-4bee-9773-b690eda5380e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.19355%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Colorado's first Pac-12 triumph under Deion Sanders yielded these lessons: Colorado was glad again in passing. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-72a72ccc-696a-4b5f-adec-4643546f490d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81dfd755-aefb-4a94-bf83-d61b3f611b43","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aaaa1e18-b767-4e1f-afb7-48feb9a18392","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.25806%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Colorado attempted 30 carries and 42 passes. Buffaloes running backs had 18 rushing attempts, Xavier Weaver scored one touchdown, while Shedeur Sanders had 11 from scrambles on passing plays or sacks. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-fdceb56f-0b96-446b-945a-0d2938a8cb1c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e4094662-bfae-4658-91a7-071fd92a1304","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-765c6054-1142-4bdf-880f-5e6f16c57fe7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.19355%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] CU didn't commit to the run, surprising since Anthony Hankerson was effective last week. Hankerson ran for 58 yards on 10 carries. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-b4818569-5c20-42ca-9077-ee45baa77edb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-79af8ee6-0d77-4261-99bf-108e7af2d2cf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-730f75f8-7604-4d67-b68c-258ba6c56df8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.19355%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Colorado's defense had five second-half sacks. The coaching staff introduced new twists that ultimately heated up Trenton Bourguet. LaVonta Bentley and Myles Slusher attacked from the edge, giving rush ends more one-on-ones. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-eadbbd54-01f5-4d73-800d-d1335fdc3103","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bca69a57-b9cb-4640-bf0b-c88eafda3502","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-889ea281-a29d-455c-a331-cdf595103752","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-112.25806%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Javon Antonio was Shedeur Sanders' featured weapon Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound giant caught five passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. I expect Antonio to play more in the red zone since his slant route is nearly unstoppable. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-3d702065-3f94-4d49-992f-73ad7e0eb194","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1b77f8b8-b6a7-4f2b-8166-e5231feebcf5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a0006799-2826-4c0c-a3c2-105561688e61","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-114.19355%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":600,"duration":800,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Start with the good. The coverage units had a good night and limited returns. Xavier Weaver's brilliant return set up a Buffs field goal. Mata, don't miss. Learn More Arrow

[{"selector":"#anim-3e1324ef-773e-4402-8237-fe30a3d8d40f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.15)","scale(0.985)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Stay tuned for more updates Heart Learn more