Score Predictions
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Week 2 coaches poll - CU no votes
- Pick/market: We definitely still have some issues, but we corrected a lot of them in this game.
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- Pick/market: Julian Lewis at the half 15-18 | 331 YDS | 4 Passing TD | 1 Rushing TD @JulianLewis10 x #GoBuffs
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- Pick/market: Weber State capitalizes on the fumble and finds the end zone.
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- Pick/market: Micah Welch rips off a 55-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter!
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- Pick/market: Another Weber State touchdown.
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- Pick/market: Joseph Williams once again!
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Game Breakdown
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Three questions Colorado must answer in Northwestern matchup
- 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.
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Injuries
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- [247] Colorado receiver Danny Scudero missed camp with a lower-body injury and has played 49 snaps through two games. Deion Sanders said he was unsure Scudero would be healthy for Northwestern; the writer assesses him as doubtful, not an official designation. More work for Quentin Gibson, Kam Perry or Ernest Campbell is a possibility, not a confirmed rotation.... [source](https://247sports.com/college/colorado/article/colorado-injury-updates-northwestern-matchup-impact-danny-
- [on3] Injury: We don't get much from Coach Prime on injuries, but we did learn that Danny Scudero may not be ready to go this week.
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- [247] Injury: Kicker Elliot Arnold revealed today that he had been dealing with a torn hamstring, which explains why he had fallen off over the summer and in fall camp.
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- [247] Injury: Thee Pregame Show posted a clip this morning of DE Sam Gadie working in positional drills at practice.
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Colorado injury updates and how it impacts Northwestern matchup
- Colorado receiver Danny Scudero missed camp with a lower-body injury and has played 49 snaps through two games. Deion Sanders said he was unsure Scudero would be healthy for Northwestern; the writer assesses him as doubtful, not an official designation. More work for Quentin Gibson, Kam Perry or Ernest Campbell is a possibility, not a confirmed rotation.
- Colorado center Demetrius Hunter has no clear return date after his Week 1 injury and absence against Weber State. The writer expects Sean Kinney to start again, rather than reporting a new coach-confirmed decision. Offensive linemen Taj White and Jose Soto are also not expected to play; Soto was seen on crutches, without a diagnosis supplied here.
- Colorado defensive ends Sam Gadie and Yamil Talib were seen in full practice attire, but neither has played this season; Talib remains questionable in the report. Vili Taufatofua's outlook is still unclear after missing two games. Freshman linebacker Rodney Colton Jr. has worked with the defensive ends amid the shortages. Practice participation is not game clearance.
- Colorado DL Tyler Moore wore a red non-contact jersey in practice videos, leaving his status uncertain despite appearing only mildly limited. Malachi Brown reported a torn labrum and is expected to miss an extended period. Receiver Hykeem Williams and safety Jaydan Hardy are also not expected to play at Northwestern; these are the article's outlooks, not a formal team injury report.
- Sanders said Elliot Arnold is Colorado's only healthy placekicker. The writer therefore expects Arnold to handle field goals and kickoffs against Northwestern. Sanders did not give specific updates on Daniel Gerlach or Cadel Ayala, so their diagnoses, return dates and any emergency roles remain unconfirmed.
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Notes on Elliot Arnold, secondary
- Injury: Kicker Elliot Arnold revealed today that he had been dealing with a torn hamstring, which explains why he had fallen off over the summer and in fall camp.
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Sam Gadie returning soon?
- Injury: Thee Pregame Show posted a clip this morning of DE Sam Gadie working in positional drills at practice.
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Quarterbacks
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- [247] Julian Lewis produced 366 passing yards and five total touchdowns against Weber State, including opening 66- and 63-yard touchdown throws to DeAndre Moore Jr. and Joseph Williams. He yielded to Kaneal Sweetwyne after building that first-half production. The explosive passing is a concrete result against Weber State, not proof the same efficiency will carry... [source](https://247sports.com/college/colorado/article/colorado-quarterback-julian-lewis-said-historic-performa
- [247] QB: Away game in a different time zone...check Away game with rain/rain delay....check Away game against a P4 team....check Away game with a young QB....check That is when this team plays their best..........Go Buffs
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- [forum] Pick/market: Cuse QB after the 1st quarter was terrible.
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- [247] QB/LB: With only one game against a Power Four opponent under its belt, Colorado still has plenty of questions to answer heading into its Week 3 matchup at Northwestern.
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- [on3] QB/LB: when you blitz and do man behind it that is a possibility.
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Another crappy weather day
- QB: Away game in a different time zone...check Away game with rain/rain delay....check Away game against a P4 team....check Away game with a young QB....check That is when this team plays their best..........Go Buffs
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Other Games 9/17 - 9/19
- Pick/market: Cuse QB after the 1st quarter was terrible.
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Three questions Colorado must answer in Northwestern matchup
- QB/LB: With only one game against a Power Four opponent under its belt, Colorado still has plenty of questions to answer heading into its Week 3 matchup at Northwestern.
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Everything Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis said after historic performance vs. Weber State
- Julian Lewis produced 366 passing yards and five total touchdowns against Weber State, including opening 66- and 63-yard touchdown throws to DeAndre Moore Jr. and Joseph Williams. He yielded to Kaneal Sweetwyne after building that first-half production. The explosive passing is a concrete result against Weber State, not proof the same efficiency will carry over against stronger defenses.
- Lewis said Joseph Williams' size complements Colorado's smaller receivers and his deep threat forces defenders to back off. Lewis also praised the offensive line for giving him time and creating an effective run game. These are the quarterback's observations about spacing and protection, not a coach-announced personnel or scheme change.
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Things that need fixed Asap
- QB: As to #2: I have faith, at least for now, that if a QB started running on us DC Marve would make proper adjustments and this Defense would execute them.
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Coaching / Pressers
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- [247] Colorado WR Danny Scudero is questionable for Northwestern, according to Deion Sanders. The ankle injury cost him all of fall camp and limited him through the first two weeks; Sanders did not give a return date or clear him to play. - Colorado DEs Vili Taufatofua, Yamil Talib and Sam Gadie are currently out. Asked about those edge players and center... [source](https://247sports.com/college/northwestern/article/takeaways-coach-prime-colorado-northwestern-press-conferenc
- [247] Pick/market: While head coach Deion Sanders was far from pleased with how his Buffaloes performed, several Colorado players graded out well in Saturday's Week 2 win over Weber State, according to Pro Football Focus.
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- [on3] Coaching: Maximus told us early in Fall Camp that Xavier Payne has the potential to play early.
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Takeaways from Coach Prime's pre-Northwestern press conference
- Colorado WR Danny Scudero is questionable for Northwestern, according to Deion Sanders. The ankle injury cost him all of fall camp and limited him through the first two weeks; Sanders did not give a return date or clear him to play.
- Colorado DEs Vili Taufatofua, Yamil Talib and Sam Gadie are currently out. Asked about those edge players and center Demetrius Hunter, Sanders said he needed to see more in practice; the update did not establish Hunter's game status or announce any clearance.
- Sanders expects Boo Carter to work at both outside corner and nickel against Northwestern. Jason Stokes Jr. played well in relief against Weber State, while young slot defender Preston Ashley recorded two pass breakups; those options give Colorado more secondary flexibility, not a settled new starting lineup.
- Colorado is 2-0 but drew 13 penalties for 107 yards against Weber State and had offensive execution problems. Sanders said players responded to the correction work; that is a practice assessment, not evidence that the penalty or offensive issues have already been fixed.
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Offensive Updates
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- [247] OL/WR: BOULDER — After another mixed-results performance against Weber State, Colorado is out to prove itself again this weekend at Northwestern.
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- [247] OL/DL: GT offensive line is honestly so bad.
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- [on3] Intel: Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Buffs football.
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- [on3] Intel: Joseph Williams hasn’t been the most targeted receiver for the Colorado football team, but he's been one of the most reliable.
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- [247] WR: I was more posting it because it had a video of the play in it.
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Defensive Updates
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- [on3] DL: If NW is still missing key guys on their line DL, I expect CU to dominate the line of scrimmage and relentlessly pound the rock in the inclement weather
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- [247] DB: There were a few times in the GT game I saw the secondary playing zone.
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- [on3] Defense: Defensive Toby Anene hasn’t started racking up a lot of sacks yet for the Colorado football team, but the senior is playing well.
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- [247] RB/TE: Practice takeaways from today's Well Off Media video: -DL Tyler Moore was in a red non-contact jersey -DB Makari Vickers was working with the second-team defense -Dante' Carter yelled at Brennan Marion for reasons...
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Wednesday practice takeaways leading into NU
- RB/TE: Practice takeaways from today's Well Off Media video: -DL Tyler Moore was in a red non-contact jersey -DB Makari Vickers was working with the second-team defense -Dante' Carter yelled at Brennan Marion for reasons...
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Reactions to Weber State win?
- DB: There were a few times in the GT game I saw the secondary playing zone.
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Everything
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Chev is back in CO
- Intel: Glad to see he has turned them around but that’s super low level football
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- LB: Key notes in that article: Few people inside a college football program building know their school’s exact numbers.
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Travis Hunter misusage/return to Denver
- Intel: I forgot they were going to really dial him back on O and threw him in a TD parlay last weekend lol Luckily I also did the same parlay without Travis and we hit...
- Intel: JUJU DELIVERS A 66 YARD DOT TO DEANDRE MOORE FOR A TOUCHDOWN
- Intel: #CUBuffs punt for the first time today with 2:28 left to play until halftime.
- Intel: A TD first half for Julian Lewis @JulianLewis10 x #GoBuffs
- Intel: FUMBLE Jah Jah Boyd delivers Colorado's second takeaway of the afternoon | #GoBuffs