BOULDER — An expected offensive shootout lived up to its billing Saturday at Folsom Field, but Colorado came out on the short end, dropping a 35-30 decision to Arizona.
The Buffs fell to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in Pac-12 play while Arizona improved to 4-1, 2-0.
The game featured 10 lead changes, with Arizona scoring the last go-ahead score with 6:51 left in the game.
Colorado finished with 496 yards total offense while the Wildcats had 487. CU quarterback Steven Montez was 28-for-42 for 299 yards and a touchdown. Arizona's Khalil Tate had another standout game against the Buffs, going 31-for-41 for 404 yards and three scores.