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Colorado's rushing attack has improved under new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and running backs coach Johnnie Mack: nearly 200 yards against Georgia Tech, followed by Micah Welch becoming the program's first 100-yard rusher since 2022 against Weber State. The preview identifies the ground game as support if the passing offense struggles again.

Colorado's secondary rotation remains unsettled. Makari Vickers was benched in the second quarter against Weber State after struggling, and Naeten Mitchell also had difficulties. Boo Carter moved into the slot and Jason Stokes Jr. outside; the writer praised both and expects more opportunities, with Jah Jah Boyd and Preston Ashley also pressing for snaps. Further roles are not yet confirmed.

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles presents a containment test for Colorado under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. The article cites Chiles' career 549 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns and considers him a greater dual-threat challenge than Colorado's first two opposing quarterbacks. Those are career figures, not this season's production; edge, linebacker and safety discipline are the matchup focus.

Colorado's Julian Lewis and his receivers struggled in wet, humid conditions at Georgia Tech, where PFF recorded four drops, three by DeAndre Moore Jr. Moore rebounded against Weber State. The article's early forecast suggested rain at Northwestern, making ball handling a watch point; it does not establish game-time weather or predict another poor passing performance.