Andres Leighton / The Associated Press)
FORT COLLINS — The numbers impressed player and coach alike, which isn't always the case.
In the 28-21 win over New Mexico, Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens hit 16 of his 23 passes for 264 yards. The sophomore added a touchdown pass, but more importantly, he didn't turn the ball over.
There were no fumbles and no interceptions, the first time in four games Stevens hadn't thrown a pass to the other side.
A big step.
"Absolutely. I think any time you can go play a whole game and not have a turnover it's really a positive thing," Stevens said.