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Buffs Defense Continues To Produce Key Takeaways

CU linebacker Rick Gamboa's interception against New Hampshire set up the Buffs' first touchdown of the day.

BOULDER — After a season in which Colorado's defense struggled to consistently produce momentum-shifting takeaways, defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot's group seems to have recovered its mojo in in 2018.

A year ago, Colorado recorded just 14 takeaways — eight interceptions and six fumble recoveries, and one of those fumble recoveries was produced by the Buffs' punt coverage team.

This year, Eliot's bunch has been on the attack. In their first three games, the Buffs have produced seven defensive takeaways — already half of last year's total.