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UCLA Bruins vs Colorado Buffaloes Preview and Prediction

By Daniel Schalk

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Mike MacIntyre of Colorado Buffaloes looks on during the second half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 30, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Mike MacIntyre of Colorado Buffaloes looks on during the second half of a game against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on September 30, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Why Colorado will win

The offense continues to do what they have done. High-tempo offensive attack, wearing down the opponent’s defense.

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The first half, Colorado will come out looking to get the ball into Shenault’s hands. Then as they have done in their first three contests, begin to run the ball aggressively in the second half.

Virginia Tech transfer Travon McMillian has been a great replacement for legend Phillip Lindsay, rushing for 290 yards and three scores–good for 8.8 yards per rush.

The UCLA defense ranks second-last in points per game (allowing 37.7 points per contest) so CU should not have any issues moving the football.

For Colorado defensively, they have been a vastly improved unit.

The Buffs rank fourth in the Pac-12 in points allowed per game, and have been able to do something they haven’t been able to do in years: rush the passer. In three games, the Buffs have recorded 10 sacks on opposing quarterbacks–they had 18 total last season.

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