u200bu200bOn paper, it’s easy to look at Mel Tucker’s first year as head coach with the Colorado Buffaloes as a slight regression from Mike MacIntyre’s final season in 2018. A Utah victory on Saturday night would leave the Buffaloes sitting out on bowl season for the third straight year with another 5-7 record, while the offense has taken a step back with fifth year senior quarterback, Steven Montez, throwing for fewer touchdowns and more interceptions than ever before as a full-time starter, all while junior wide receiver and future NFL draft pick, LaviskaShenault Jr. has only shown flashes of the same brilliance that was witnessed in 2018.
Opponent Preview: Colorado’s Defense
