Yet that lofty average of 336.8 yards, which ranks 11th nationally among FBS teams, has Colorado State coach Mike Bobo yearning for a more productive ground game.
“We have to be more dedicated to the run,” said Bobo, whose team plays host to Illinois State in a 2 p.m. game Saturday at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Col. “We have to stick to the run a little bit more and be more balanced.”
The 1-3 Rams are averaging just 82.2 yards on the ground while totaling 129 rushing attempts compared to 179 passes.
The passing game has been the bright spot led by Washington transfer K.