Colorado football: Five keys to a homecoming win over the Beavers

Colorado must master these five areas in order to beat Oregon State on Saturday night

The stars will be out in Boulder both on and off the field as the Colorado Buffaloes welcome the No. 16 Oregon State Beavers and a host of blue-chip prospects to Folsom Field on Saturday.

This series has become a back-and-forth affair with the Beavers holding a one-game advantage, 7-6. The two teams have alternated wins ever since the series was tied up at five-a-piece. So after losing to OSU last season, it’s the Buffs’ turn to take home a win.

CU will have its work cut out on Saturday night, but here are my five keys to upsetting the Oregon State Beavers: