Sampson
Well, it happened. The Buffs got the wake-up call they were due for and are now taking on Caleb Williams, the most recent Heisman recipient, and the USC Trojans. Will they be able to bounce back, or is the dream over? Here is what you should know.
USC has looked fairly solid again this year with last year’s Heisman winner leading the squad. Their offense is more explosive than I am after a late-night Taco Bell run, averaging over 580 total yards a game and over 375 passing yards a game both of which put USC at third in the nation. Their defense is serviceable but nothing to write home about. Caleb has looked amazing again throwing 15 touchdowns with no picks so far this season. WOW. He spreads the ball around so much so defenses really can’t key in too much on any one receiver. The run game is solid led by MarShawn Lloyd, and overall this is a scary team with national championship hopes and dreams.
Now Colorado finally had the wake-up call it needed. While they are still sweethearts and beloved by the country, I think people now know they might not be world-beaters but still should compete with some top teams. While I think they have a shot here, a lot of things will need to go right for the Buffs to upset the Trojans. They still do have an electric offense despite being blanked by the Ducks, 40th in total yards but 6th in passing yards per game. This team very much misses Travis Hunter, but Shedeur Sanders still is solid with his 11 touchdowns and only 1 pick. Xavier Weaver is another injury that could hurt the Buffs, so Jimmy Horn and Dylan Edwards will need to really step up if Hunter and Edwards do not return. The run game is alright as is the defense. It seems like if they are to win this game the offense must lead the charge in a shootout. Crazier things have happened than this potential upset. Who do you have?
