Arizona Wildcats (2-2) vs Colorado Buffaloes (0-4)
Saturday, October 01, 2022 at 9:30 pm
Colorado fell to 0-4 after their 45-17 home defeat to UCLA. Another Buffaloes poor defensive performance giving up 515 yards to the Bruins with 249 rushing on 34 carries. Colorado run game generated only 34 yards on 51 carries. Quarterback Owen McCown did complete 61.9% with 6.1 yards per attempt and 258 yards in the loss. Arizona fell to 2-2 with the 49-21 road defeat at California. Wildcats defense was crushed in the loss giving up 598 yards with 354 rushing on 38 carries. Arizona did move the football for 536 yards. Washington St transfer quarterback Jayden de Laura threw for 401 yards, 8.9 yards per attempt with two touchdowns and two picks. He is completing 60.1% of his passes with 7.5 yards per attempt. These are two defenses performing poorly. The Buffs passing game revealed a pulse last week with McCown at quarterback. Play Colorado and Arizona over 57.5.