Michael Brian / Loveland Reporter-Herald)
FORT COLLINS — The fact Colorado does not operate the run-and-shoot offense is a positive.
To a point. See, Colorado State's defense will still see the Buffaloes use some of the elements Hawaii used to such great effect in the season opener. Using four wideouts is part of CU's normal package. So are designed quarterback runs and run/pass option plays.
Hawaii used it all and more over the course of 12 drives against the Rams. Each series produced at least one first down, eight ended with scoring plays and at the bottom line was 617 yards of total offense.