Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 dives to try and tackle Washington Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp #21 who just intercepted Liufau, again, in the third quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Rapp had another interception easier and scored a touchdown.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado University alumni Kyle Kuchta from Denver, Colorado dances with CU's mascot “Chip” during a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes marching band entertain fans during a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe University of Colorado Poms entertain fans during a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPhil Caragol aka “Buffalo Phil” high-fives members of the Colorado University marching band during rally before the Buffs played the Washington Huskies for Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHaevyn Witherspoon shows her game face during a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Witherspoon is Buffs defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon's niece.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA Colorado Buffaloes fan shows their spirit before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes fans tailgate before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes fan Billy Karchmer, 6, from Los Angeles California looks to catch the football during while tailgating before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Colorado Buffaloes marching band entertains fans gathered for a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHaevyn Witherspoon races towards Colorado Buffaloes mascot “Chip” during a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Witherspoon is Buffs defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon's niece.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostUniversity of Colorado President Bruce Benson addresses fans gathered for a rally before the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 and his teammates shakes hands with the Washington Huskies at mid-field before the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Buffs student section gets fired up before the Buffaloes took on the Washington Huskies for the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 scrambles for a first down on keeper against the Washington Huskies in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 on the ground injured in the first quarter against the Washington Huskies during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Liufau had to come out of the game and got his ankle wrapped.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 grabs his right ankle in the first quarter against the Washington Huskies during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Liufau had to come out of the game. Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez #12 came in to replace Liufau.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostTrainers attend to Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 who injured his right ankle in the first quarter against the Washington Huskies during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Liufau had to come out of the game and got his ankle wrapped.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) looks for running room against the Washington Huskies defense in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 2, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes linebacker Kenneth Olugbode #31 tackles Washington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin #9 in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay #23 gets across the goal line for a touchdown against Washington Huskies defensive back Jojo McIntosh #14 in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostWashington Huskies running back Myles Gaskin (9) gets around the corner against Colorado in the first quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium Dec. 2, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostWashington Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp #21 scores a pick-six touchdown thrown by Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 in the third quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 looks up and watches his throw for an interception resulting in a pick-six for Washington Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp #21 in the quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay #23 gains yardage against Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker #32 in the third quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay #23 and Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Drew Lewis #20 walk off the field after losing the Pac-12 Championship game to Washington 41-10 at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes wide receiver Shay Fields #1 (center) and Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Devin Ross #2 sit dejected on the bench late in the fourth quarter after losing the Pac-12 Championship game to Washington 41-10 at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes wide receiver Devin Ross #2 takes off his helmet after losing the Pac-12 Championship game to the Washington Huskies 41-10 at Levi's Stadium Dec. 2, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes head coach Mike MacIntrye along the sidelines with just a few minutes left in the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. The Buffs lost 41-10.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 dejected on the sidelines after losing the Pac-12 Championship game to the Washington Huskies 41-10 at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016.
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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau #13 dives to try and tackle Washington Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp #21 who just intercepted Liufau, again, in the third quarter during the Pac-12 Championship game at Levi's Stadium December 02, 2016. Rapp had another interception easier and scored a touchdown.
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Colorado Buffaloes lose the Pac-12 Championship game to the Washington Huskies 41-10 at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 2, 2016.