Two Colorado defenders rank among Big 12's leading tacklers
Colorado safety Randon Fontenette and linebacker Gideon Lampron are two of the Big 12's tackle leaders heading into the Buffaloes' Week 6 bye.
Colorado's Randon Fontenette and Gideon Lampron are among the Big 12's leading tacklers heading into their bye week. Fontenette leads with 40 tackles, second to Iowa State's Sullivan Schlimgen with 46. Lampron follows with 38, tied for third with Cincinnati's Antwan Peek Jr. Fontenette's 8 tackles per game average and Lampron's 7.6 per appearance highlight their consistency.
A crucial defensive play by Fontenette against Texas Tech included an 11-yard sack and a punt after halftime. However, penalties such as a pass-interference call and personal foul marred his performance during the Red Raiders' go-ahead touchdown drive. Lampron made a notable stop on fourth-and-one for no gain on Quinten Joyner, preserving a four-point lead for Colorado.
He also recorded a tackle for a 5-yard loss in the third quarter, showcasing his ability to disrupt the opposing team's backfield. With Tyler Martinez potentially sidelined for the season, Colorado will continue to depend on Fontenette and Lampron as the linebacker rotation adapts ahead of their game against Utah.
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