Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) hands off to Colorado Buffaloes running back Travon McMillian (34) who scores a touchdown against Washington State in the first quarter at Folsom Field Nov. 10, 2018. Getting your player ready...
Running the football has been a struggle for the Colorado football team over the last two games. Turning that around will be a priority this week.
The Buffs (5-5, 2-5 Pac-12) will host Utah (7-3, 5-3) on Saturday at Folsom Field, charged with the task of finding running room against one of the country’s stingiest defenses.
Utah ranks 10th nationally against the run, allowing 101.7 yards per game. The Utes have held five opponents to 73 yards or less.
“I see big, physical, aggressive dudes,” CU head coach said of the Utah defense. “They’re a very physical football team and we’re going to have to be extremely physical against them.”
CU, which is riding a five-game losing streak, has struggled to do that, especially lately.
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