Led by first-year coordinator Robert Livingston, Colorado football’s improved defense is a large reason why the Buffs are sitting 6-2.
While Livingston’s unit has been susceptible to allowing big plays, it has done more than enough to take the pressure off Colorado’s offense. Through eight games, the Buffs’ defense ranks sixth among Big 12 teams in points allowed per game (22.0), first in sacks (22) and second in fumbles recovered (seven).
Still, Livingston wants his defense to become more consistent, especially in stopping the run.
“Each week we gotta stop the run,” Livingston said Wednesday. “There’s been some good weeks, there’s been some bad weeks. Football 101, right? Stop the run and protect the runner, you should feel pretty good about life. And then just consistency. I think we still live on this roller coaster — great play, bad play, great play. Let’s just live right here in the middle. I’m excited. It’s a testament to the guys. There’s a great look in their eyes. Success breeds that. Let’s not lie to each other. Let’s finish it off.”
Colorado’s defense will face arguably its greatest challenge of the season in Week 11 against Texas Tech, which leads the Big 12 in points scored per game (38.1).
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