With three new starters on the defensive line this season, Colorado needed somebody to step up and be a leader.
Senior Leo Jackson III took that challenge seriously, and so far he's delivering.
In Saturday's 37-3 win against Texas State, Jackson registered a career-high three sacks. In fact, it matched the total he had in his entire 27-game CU career.
"That's the main reason we come and play this game, to make plays out here," he said. "I'm thankful to have the teammates I have and the coaches I have to put me in position to make these plays.