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Colorado quarterback Steven Montez rarely seems to have trouble getting excited to play a football game.
That feeling has been elevated this week, though, as Montez and the Buffaloes prepare to face in-state rival Colorado State (0-1) on Friday night at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
Coming off a disappointing 5-7 season in 2017, Montez has cranked up his preparation this offseason. He's watching more film than ever before, feels more confident about reading defenses, and has a new level of comfort in the CU offense.
Now, it's time to see the results of that work.