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Colorado Buffaloes' Biggest Concern: Quarterback Struggles
Colorado's quarterback issues threaten their Week 9 game after a blowout loss to Oklahoma State.
In brief
Colorado's quarterback issues threaten their Week 9 game after a blowout loss to Oklahoma State. Colorado's quarterback instability and defensive weaknesses could lead to more losses this season. Originally reported by Colorado Buffaloes On SI.
Colorado Buffaloes' Week 8 loss
The Colorado Buffaloes lost to Oklahoma State Cowboys in a blowout game after allowing 34 unanswered points in the second half.
Quarterback position concerns
Isaac Wilson threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the first half but had two interceptions and 58 yards in the second half.
Quarterback performance
Wilson's second-half performance included two interceptions, 5-of-15 passing, 58 yards, no touchdowns, and two fumbles.
Quarterback concerns
Colorado faces more quarterback questions for the fifth week in a row.
Cornerbacks liability
Colorado's cornerbacks are a liability on its defense with two voids at the other cornerback spots.
Defense weaknesses
The Cowboys exposed Colorado's cornerbacks as its weak point despite a star-studded defense otherwise.
Offensive playcalling
Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion mismanaged personnel with Wilson throwing the ball 27 times and running 15 times.
Running back issues
JaQuail Smith had 13 carries for only three yards per carry with no other running backs seeing touches.
Defensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator Chris Marve's defense allowed 2,194 passing yards in 2023.
Defensive coordinator's reputation
Marve's defense has been among the best in the Big 12 despite late-game struggles.
What's next
Marve is expected to fix the secondary and improve the defense for the rest of the season.
Here's the gist
Colorado's quarterback instability and defensive weaknesses could lead to more losses this season.
