Getting pressure on the quarterback from D-lineman Mustafa Johnson will be a big key for the Buffs vs. CSU. (Benko Photographics)
BOULDER — Colorado's recent stretch of success against rival Colorado State — four straight wins and five of the last six — is of absolutely no comfort to the Buffs' new head coach, Mel Tucker.
Tucker knows a thing or two about rivalries, having coached in some of college and pro football's most storied matchups. He knows funny things happen in such games and he knows emotions and adrenaline — particularly in season openers — can swing momentum at a moment's notice.