Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston has been one of Colorado football’s best new hires this season, largely due to how his unit has shown the ability to make adjustments after halftime.
Through five games, no team has scored more than seven points on the Buffs’ defense in the second half. Looking at the numbers, CU has allowed 26 total points in 10 second-half quarters, an output equal to 10.4 points allowed per four quarters. Colorado’s defense may be allowing 379.6 yards per game (fifth-most in the Big 12), but Livingston’s unit has stepped up when it matters most.
Amid Colorado’s first bye week, Livingston was asked why his defense has been so difficult to score on in the second half of games:
“It’s a testament to our staff,” Livingston said. “We do a great job at halftime. Those guys come in, everybody’s got an area they work on. (Senior defensive coach) George Helow gets in front of them and talks about the run fits, (cornerbacks coach) Kevin Mathis does a great job talking about the pass concepts and I just stay out of the way. It’s a testament to the staff, the men we have here, the players. It’s not always different calls, sometimes it can be… It’s just a testament to the guys and locking in.”
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