For the record: After a 36-33 overtime loss against California, the Buffs are still looking for the first victory of the Jon Embree era. Colorado (0-2) played much better than in its opener, a 34-17 loss at Hawaii.
Streaking: Wide receiver Paul Richardson, a speedy sophomore from Los Angeles, set a CU record against Cal for most receiving yards in a game (284) and tied a CU record for catches (11). He notched his fourth two-touchdown game (66 and 78 yards) and has 10 TDs in his past eight games, dating to last season.
Who’s hot: Against Cal, senior quarterback Tyler Hansen set a CU record for most yards passing in a game (474) and, with 500 total yards, he tied the 1999 school mark of Mike Moschetti. Hansen wasn’t sacked and didn’t throw an interception.
Who’s not: Playing at Folsom Field, the Buffs were penalized 12 times against Cal for a total of 98 yards.
Key stat: Zero sacks allowed by CU’s offensive line. One week earlier, Hawaii sacked Hansen seven times.
FYI: Wide receiver Tyler McCulloch, a lightly recruited, late signee in February from Albuquerque, became the seventh CU player since 1973 to start a game as a true freshman. He had two catches for 11 yards against Cal.
Injury report: Starting offensive right tackle Jack Harris likely won’t play this week in Denver against Colorado State because of an ankle injury.
Tom Kensler, The Denver Post
