The NCAA announced a landmark change to its redshirt rules on Wednesday, allowing Division I football players to participate in up to four games and still maintain a redshirt season.
Previously, players who participated in at least one play used a season of eligibility.
"I think this is great for the wellness of the football player," Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre said. "It allows you to basically use your full 85-man (scholarship) roster. I think it's great for the athlete and I think late in the season, it'll be able to make teams still stay competitive, where when you had injuries in the past, sometimes it would change your whole season.