Takeaways from Colorado's uninspired loss to Arizona State
Colorado was dominated by Arizona State on the ground. Here are five takeaways from the Buffaloes' fifth Big 12 loss of the season.
Colorado faced a disappointing loss to Arizona State, with the Sun Devils dominating the game. ASU took the lead on their first possession and maintained it throughout. The Sun Devils' poor tackling and penalties in the second half presented opportunities for Colorado to close the gap, but they ultimately fell short. Colorado's run game struggled, with Richard Young producing just 47 yards and 3.1 yards per carry.
Deion Sanders' coaching decisions, including not using timeouts during the critical final drive, contributed to the loss. Junior defensive end Gideon Lampron, who led the Big 12 in tackles and tackles for loss, is likely to enter the NFL draft after the season. Wide receiver Joseph Williams' exceptional performance may be his final season with the Buffaloes, as he transfers to a more competitive program.
With three games remaining, a bowl game appears unlikely for Colorado, as they face tough opponents with winning records.
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