The Colorado Buffaloes’ defense took a step back last week as they looked overmatched against the Oregon State Beavers. This was coming off their best game of the year in the week prior when they held down the California Golden Bears.
It’s been a tough year for Buffs fans watching this defense considering the expectations were much higher than the level of play the D has displayed.
But, there’s still that Cal game to look at. Was that just a one-game mirage? Or can the Buffaloes’ defense come alive again for Saturday’s Homecoming game against the Arizona State Sun Devils? IF CU’s defense can play a brand of football similar to what it showed in that Cal game, that will go a long way toward securing win No. 2.
Below are three keys on the defensive side of the ball: