Colorado vs Colorado State Preview and Prediction

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 29: The Centennial Cup is up for grabs as the Colorado State Rams face he Colorado Buffaloes in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado State Rams defeated the Colorado Buffaloes 31-17 to capture the Centennial Cup. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Steven Montez #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes passes under pressure by a trio of Colorado State Rams players in the second half of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

3 Reasons Colorado will win…

1. Steven Montez takes the leap we all expect

It’s been a hot debate all summer–how will Montez perform in his second-year as the Buffs full-time starter. He showed brilliant flashes as a redshirt freshman replacing Sefo Luifau. But when he was given the reigns last season, he struggled.

I profiled Montez this summer, and according to the coaching staff he has made great strides not only on the football field, but how he prepares off of it.

The Rams defense was bad against the pass last year and looked very suspect in their opening game against Hawaii, so Montez has the potential to put up big numbers.

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