BOULDER — It’s really Colorado’s homecoming? That’s right, Saturday’s 1:30 p.m. game (Root) between Oregon and Colorado at Folsom Field is designated as CU’s homecoming game — with the Buffs about a 30-point underdog.
Rather proudly, Colorado explains that it selects the annual homecoming game based on an appropriate slot on the calendar and the quality of opponent is not considered.
The best defense can be a good offense.
“They’re good,” CU senior quarterback Tyler Hansen said of Oregon’s defense. “They do a lot of different stuff that we haven’t seen before. They definitely have some fast guys back there and some big guys.
“I think what really makes (their defense) good is their offense is so good. When your offense is so good and you score that many points, it puts your defense in great spots. Their defense always has a comfort level knowing what their offense can do. So their defense is going to play confident, they’re going to play fast.”
Footnotes.
Fewer than 2,900 tickets remain for Saturday’s game. . . . Coach Jon Embree said CU receiver Paul Richardson (knee) likely will not be ready for this weekend but center Daniel Munyer (ankle) and defensive back Travis Sandersfeld (leg fracture) may get back this week. . . . None of the four remaining suspensions will be lifted in time for this game, Embree said.
Tom Kensler, The Denver Post
