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Colorado vs Colorado State Preview and Prediction

By Daniel Schalk

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)
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 19: Running back Jasen Oden Jr. #6 of the Colorado State Rams carries the ball one yard for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes to tie the score 24-24 in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 19, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 27-24 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Jasen Oden Jr. #6 of the Colorado State Rams carries the ball one yard for a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes to tie the score 24-24 in the fourth quarter during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 19, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado defeated Colorado State 27-24 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

3. The Buffs defense actually stops the run

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Colorado’s defense was downright bad last season. They ranked 109th in all of FBS in rushing defense, allowing over 200 yards rushing per game and was 110th in total defense.

With the losses of Isaiah Oliver and Derek McCartney to name a few, the Buffs defense could be in for another long season.

A shining light could be the effectiveness they have had against the Rams the last three years–being able to dominate their rivals at the point of attack, freeing up the Buffs linebackers to make plays. If that happens again, a fourth consecutive victory would be imminent.

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