Colorado Football: 3 takeaways from convincing win over Colorado State

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 30: Quarterback Collin Hill #15 of the Colorado State Rams passes against the Colorado Buffaloes in the first quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

2. The Rams must avoid the critical mistakes

Although the Rams lost the game by three touchdowns, it was close throughout. It was a three-point game at the half. The Colorado defense wasn’t outstanding, but it did a great job of creating turnovers.

The Buffaloes forced four turnovers against the Rams. Colin Hill threw two costly interceptions both by Colorado safety Mikial Onu. One fumble by Colin Hill was returned for a touchdown to ice the game for Colorado.

On the other hand, the Buffaloes played clean on offense and committed no turnovers. The Rams fought hard all game, but giving the ball back to Colorado exposed Colorado State’s biggest weakness on defense — their depth.

Continually giving the ball back to the Buffaloes allowed the games leading rusher Alex Fontenot to pound the ball in the second half and wear down the Rams’ defense.

The Rams will have some success — they have too much offensive talent not to — but they have to avoid the critical mistakes.

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