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 19: Running back Christian Powell #46 of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball and is stopped by the Colorado State Rams defense during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 19, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

2. The Rams defense actually stops the pass

The Buffs couldn’t stop the run last season and the Rams couldn’t stop the pass.

CSU was 97th in the nation against the pass last season and in their Week 1 game against Hawaii it looks like they got worse in the offseason.

Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald looked like a Heisman contender throwing for 418 yards with three scores and zero turnovers.

The Rams secondary was stuck in long coverage situations because the pass rush was non-existent. If they give Montez time to throw on Friday he will pick them apart.

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