The 5-1 record flatters Colorado’s true talent, but they’re a perfectly decent team. They have a decent offense and a decent defense. They have some nice playmakers and enough experience to execute somewhat efficiently. They’re a perfect decent college football team.
The health of Laviska Shenault matters quite a bit to Colorado’s offense. He is so much more productive than every other pass catcher on the roster that his loss will force other players into roles with which they’re not as comfortable. Schematically, they pass a fair bit more often than the national average. Prior to the last couple of weeks, I would’ve thought that tendency would play into UW’s hands.