The Colorado Buffaloes jumped out to an early lead in Friday’s Rocky Mountain Showdown, but the Colorado State Rams then ran them over with their powerful two-pronged rushing attack.
CU lost 31-17, despite promising performances from quarterback Sefo Liufau (241 yards and 2 touchdowns) and wide receiver Nelson Spruce (104 yards and 2 touchdowns). The Rams finished with 266 yards on the ground, with 139 of those coming from recent Alabama transfer Dee Hart.
Up next for the Buffaloes is a visit to the east coast to play the University of Massachusetts next Saturday at 1 p.m.
A Colorado football helmet during the 2014 Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver. (James Bradbury/CU Independent File)
Sophomore linebacker, Addison Gillam, brings down a Colorado State ballcarrier. Gillam lead the team in tackles with 10 total, 7 coming unassisted. (Matt Sisneros/CU Independent)
Freshman defensive back, Evan White, and senior linebacker, Woodson Greer III, watch the final seconds tick away and confirm a 31-17 Buffs loss. (Matt Sisneros/CU Independent)
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