BOULDER — Colorado coach Karl Dorrell saw his defense produce a pair of interceptions in Wednesday's practice, something he considered a solid step forward.
Producing takeaways has been a focus for the defense this spring, along with creating more pressure on the quarterback — and for good reason.
When the Buffs were proficient in those areas last season, they were a competitive football team.
In 2021, Colorado's defense produced just 13 takeaways — nine interceptions and four fumble recoveries. That's the fewest in a full season since the 2014 Buffs had just 11 takeaways.