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Led by Montez and Shenault, CU Buffs football squashes UCLA to keep undefeated season alive

BOULDER — Colorado could be on the cusp of cracking the Top 25 after a come-from-behind-turned- dominant 38-16 victory over UCLA at Folsom Field to open its Pac-12 schedule in convincing fashion.

The Buffaloes’ aerial attack between quarterback Steven Montez and star wide receiver Laviska Shenault sliced its way through the Bruins’ oft-confused secondary, while the Buffs’ defense disrupted UCLA freshman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and limited the Bruins to just 289 total yards.

The Buffs are now 4-0 for the first time under coach Mike McIntyre.

Shenault, who entered the week leading the FBS with 151.