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FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2018, file photo, Colorado quarterback Steven Montez runs for a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Boulder, Colo. The Buffaloes (4-0, 1-0) host Arizona State (3-2, 1-0) Saturday with the chance to prove their best start in 20 years isn't a product of an early-season schedule that turned softer than anyone imagined.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado ranked but still acting like overlooked underdog

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 05, 2018 05:43 PM EDT

Arizona State-Colorado preview capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2018 11:37 PM EDT
Arizona State (3-2, 1-0 Pac-12) vs. No. 21 Colorado (4-0, 1-0), 4:10 p.m. EDT (Pac-12 Network) Line: Colorado by 1 1/2. Series record:...

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez runs for a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 38-16. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona State at No. 21 Colorado tops the Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2018 06:21 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez runs for a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 38-16. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UCLA at Colorado 9/28/2018

Oct. 04, 2018 02:52 PM EDT

Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Hampshire at Colorado 9/15/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo, Colorado State wide receiver Nikko Hall, left, is tackled by Colorado linebacker Nate Landman in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Denver. Through three games Colorado sophomore linebacker Nate Landman already has 34 tackles. That’s double the total he had as a freshman last season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado sophomore linebacker Nate Landman a rising star

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 20, 2018 07:13 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Colorado at Nebraska 9/8/2018

Sep. 19, 2018 12:29 PM EDT

Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McMillian runs for 162 yards as Colorado beats New Hampshire

By Michael Kelly Sep. 16, 2018 01:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 14, 2018, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach head Scott Frost answers questions during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska faces former Big 12 rival Colorado in its opener. The Cornhuskers were supposed to open against Akron last week but the game was called off because of inclement weather. Colorado comes to Lincoln off a big win over Colorado State. Colorado plays Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Huskers' delayed opener comes against familiar foe in Buffs

By Eric Olson Sep. 07, 2018 06:13 AM EDT

Michael Lein-Weber, of Fort Collins, Colo., who attended Colorado State University, wears the school's colors as he prepares hamburgers while tailgating before Colorado State hosts Colorado in an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado at Colorado State 8/31/2018

Sep. 03, 2018 09:01 AM EDT

Colorado quarterback Steven Montez celebrates after completing a pass to wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for an 89-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Denver. Colorado won 45-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado rolls to 4th straight win over Colorado State

By Pat Graham Aug. 31, 2018 09:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2017, file photo, Colorado quarterback Steven Montez, left, kisses the Rocky Mountain Showdown Trophy as wide receiver Shay Fields holds the cup after defeating Colorado State in an NCAA college football game, in Denver. Colorado is going for its fourth straight win over Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at the home of the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado at Colorado State 9/1/2017

Aug. 30, 2018 09:53 AM EDT