Pac 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings
The Colorado Buffaloes have scored 100 combined points in the past two games, which is more than they had in the past six games in 2015. Winning the first two games marks the second time the Buffaloes have accomplished this under head coach Mike MacIntyre (2013). Unfortunately, they got blown out their next three games and finished 4-8 on the season.
The Idaho State Bengals didn’t pose much of a threat to the Buffaloes. The had fallen behind 49-0 before the first half ended which prompted backups from Colorado to sweep up the last 30 minutes of the game.
Even though quarterback Quarterback Sefo Liufau didn’t play the whole contest, he was very efficient with 15-of-18 passing for 204 yards and two touchdowns for Colorado. He is completing 75 percent of his passes 38-for-51 and has not thrown an interception. He dominated the defense of Idaho State as he should.
His display is coming off last week’s performance against Colorado State in which Colorado won easily 44-7. He finished the game with 384 yards of offense to earn Pac-12 Player of the Week honors. Liufau has shown not only an accuracy of his passes but knows how to use his feet as well. He rushed for 66 yards against Colorado State and 54 yards and a score last week.
Colorado looks like a solid team. They are fast, confident, and efficient. Even though this team looks much better than the team three seasons ago, they still have a rough road ahead. Their next meeting will be against #4 Michigan on the road and #22 Oregon also on the road.
These next two weeks will be a proof of what they have been showing against the weaker opponents and go a long way in displaying their talent to potential recruits.
Next: 7. USC