Especially on defense, Colorado is extremely shorthanded heading into its Week 12 matchup at Washington State.
Those not in uniform include linebacker/safety Trevor Woods, linebacker Juwan Mitchell, linebacker Brendan Gant, cornerback Omarion Cooper and defensive backs Myles Slusher and Vito Tisdale, per BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger.
Munsterteiger also reported that running back Kavosiey Smoke, tight end Caleb Fauria and placekicker Jace Feely are out.
It’s unclear yet the reason for each absence, but several of those aforementioned names haven’t seen the field much this season.
Defensively, freshmen Jaden Milliner-Jones and Cormani McClain, who have each received praise in recent days, are both starting in Colorado’s backfield.
The Cougars took full advantage of Colorado’s shorthanded defense in their first offensive possession on Friday night, driving 65 yards for an early touchdown.
RB Kavosiey Smoke, TE Caleb Fauria, LB/S Trevor Woods, LB Juwan Mitchell, LB Brendan Gant, CB Omarion Cooper, DB Myles Slusher, DB Vito Tisdale & K Jace Feely are all either not in Pullman or are not warming up with the #CUBuffs pre-game.
— Adam Munsterteiger (@adamcm777) November 18, 2023
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