CORVALLIS, Ore. - On Oct. 17, the Colorado defense was given the task of protecting a fourth quarter lead.
Arizona promptly shredded the Buffaloes for three straight touchdowns and handed them a loss.
On Saturday night, the CU defense was again asked to protect a fourth quarter lead. This time, it came through.
CU held Oregon State scoreless during the final eight minutes on Saturday night to preserve a much-needed 17-13 victory.
"They had a couple big plays (toward the end)," linebacker Kenneth Olugbode said, "and we came together as a defense and we were like, 'No more.