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Colorado USC Football 2019

Colorado gave USC everything they wanted Friday night at Folsom Field but it wasn’t enough as USC used a late touchdown to rally 35-31. CU had several explosive plays on the night including a long touchdown catch by Laviska Shenault. The Buffaloes led most of the night in a seesaw battle, but USC scored with under two minutes left to take the lead back for good. Penalties and mistakes by CU did them in once again. They had a chance to seal the game on USC’s critical last drive but couldn’t come up with an interception on a deflected pass nor recover a fumble.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) looks to score on a scramble in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) fumbles the ball near the Colorado goal line in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC recovered and rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) tries to make a catch over the outstretched arms of USC Trojans cornerback Greg Johnson (9) in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Johnson just tipped the ball and Shenault couldn’t come up with it as USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (21)) and USC Trojans cornerback Greg Johnson (9) celebrate Johnson’s break up of a pass intended for Colorado’s Laviska Shenault in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: A USC fan braves the cold in Boulder to cheer on his team in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) drops back to pass in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: A Colorado cheerleader performs a routine in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) and Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Josh Goldin (17) celebrate Montez’s touchdown in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) gets past USC defenders for a long touchdown catch in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado AD Rick George celebrates Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr.’s (2) long touchdown catch in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado AD Rick George celebrates Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr.’s (2) long touchdown catchin the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: A Colorado fan celebrates a touchdown to start the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans punter Ben Griffiths (24) punts the ball in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans running back Kenan Christon (23) is tackled for a loss by Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Jalen Sami (99) in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Jalen Sami (99) poses after a tackle for a loss in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) launches a pass before USC Trojans linebacker Hunter Echols (31) can get to him in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) for the end zone in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) dives into the end zone as USC Trojans cornerback Olaijah Griffin’s (2) tackle is too latein the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) dives into the end zone as USC Trojans cornerback Olaijah Griffin’s (2) tackle is too late in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: A USC cheerleader urges on some of her fans in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a pass in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) runs after the catch in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a touchdown pass to USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC fans celebrate a touchdown by USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: A USC cheerleader performs in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes offensive lineman William Sherman (78) blocks USC Trojans defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay (96) in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) stays on his feet after Colorado Buffaloes safety Mikial Onu (2) misses the tackle in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans running back Kenan Christon (23) and Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Carson Wells (26) battle for a pass deflection in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. The pass fell incomplete and USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) tries to avoid the tackle of Colorado Buffaloes cornerback K.J. Trujillo (17) in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) runs to the end zone for a touchdownin the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (6) runs to the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) and Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) walk off the field after an incompletion on 4th down with just over a minute remaining in the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans defensive lineman Brandon Pili (91) salutes the team’s fans after the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) eludes the tackle of Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Carson Wells (26) in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) scores a 37-yard touchdown in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (8) celebrates his touchdown with teammate USC Trojans wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver K.D. Nixon (3) looks to make a play on the end around in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: USC Trojans defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay (96) tries to tackle Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver K.D. Nixon (3) in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 25, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes safety Mikial Onu (2) tackles USC Trojans running back Kenan Christon (23) in the first half of the game between Colorado and USC at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. USC rallied to win 35-31. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

October 27, 2019

Colorado Nebraska Football 2019

Nebraska and 30,000 of its faithful traveled to Boulder to take on Colorado in NCAA football yesterday. 30,125 people went home unhappy. In what will become a game of legend, CU stormed back in the second half to win in OT, 34-31.

Trailing 17-0 at halftime after a lackluster performance, Colorado made the necessary adjustments and shut down the Cornhuskers offense for much of the second half. The turning point came on a 96-yard flea flicker. The trick play fooled the Nebraska defense and QB Stephen Montez threw a perfect strike to pull the Buffs within 3, 17-14. He also hit Tony Brown for a 26 yard touchdown with :46 left to tie the score at 31. On the day, Montez threw for 375 yards.

That set the stage for the improbable finish. The Buffs got the ball first in overtime and settled for a field goal. Nebraska then got the ball but QB Aaron Martinez was sacked on third down, setting up a game-tying 49 yard field goal attempt. The kick never had a chance and missed badly to the right, sending the CU faithful rushing onto the field to celebrate.

September 7, 2019: The refereee explains the coin toss to Nebraska and Colorado players before the game at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Matt Farniok (71) and Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) shake hands before the game at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado mascot Ralph the Buffalo runs on the field prior to the game against Nebraska at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: A Nebraska cheerleader tries to fire up the team against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska cheerleaders run team flags onto the field to celebrate a touchdown against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Darrion Daniels (79) pressures Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: DUPLICATE***Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7)***Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) just misses blocking a pass attempt by Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Collin Miller (31) celebrates a defensive stop against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes offensive lineman William Sherman (78) blocks Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Khalil Davis (94) in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) launches a long touchdown pass to wide receiver JD Spielman (10) against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver JD Spielman (10) hauls in a long pass against Colorado for the touchdown in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska fans celebrate a big play in the first half against Colorado at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Carlos Davis (96) tries to chase down Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska fans celebrate a big play against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Nate Landman (53) causes a fumble after tackling Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) in the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson 1 hauls in a pass in the first half against Colorado at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost walks the sideline in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Lamar Jackson (21) and Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tony Brown (18) battle for a ball in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. The pass fell incomplete. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) launches a pass in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver JD Spielman (10) can’t come up with a pass as he is defended by Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Chris Miller (14) in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws a 96 yard touchdown on a flee flicker in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver K.D. Nixon (3) hauls in a pass over Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Maurice Washington (28) goes all the way for a 75-yard touchdown against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Jaylon Jackson (10) goes up to catch a pass for a long completion against Nebraska in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: The Colorado marching band plays in the second half timeout at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: DUPLICATE***Colorado Buffaloes safety Mikial Onu (2)***Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) returns a kickoff against Nebraska in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Shenault fumbled on the play but Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: A scrum for a fumble develops between Colorado and Nebraska in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Nebraska recovered the ball but Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska fans celebrate a fumble recovery against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: A Colorado fan wants an intentional grounding call in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. A foul was called on the play and Nebraska was forced to punt. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado Buffaloes tight end Brady Russell (38) tries to avoid the tackle of Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (23) in the second half at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: The Colorado sideline and head coach Mel Tucker (middle) celebrate a missed field goal in overtime at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado players celebrate Nebraska’s missed field goal in overtime at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado fans celebrate a 96 yard touchdown against Nebraska at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Nebraska fans celebrate at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado fans celebrate the tying touchdown against Nebraska late in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 7, 2019: Colorado fans storm the field to celebrate the Buffs’ victory over Nebraska at Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. Colorado came from behind to defeat Nebraska 34-31 in OT. Derek Regensburger/CSM.

September 8, 2019

Colorado Washington State Football 2018

Colorado lost its fifth straight football game Saturday, going down 31-7 to Washington State. The Cougars dominated the clock with a short passing game and rolled off 31 unanswered points after CUJ took a 7-0 lead on a Travon McMillan three-yard touchdown run. Gardner Minshew, the mustachioed QB, led Washington State with 300+ yards passing. The Cougars methodical attack eventual wore down the Buffs defense in the second half. CU plays Utah next Saturday at Folsom Field in Boulder.

November 11, 2018

Colorado Arizona State Football 2018

I photographed the Colorado Arizona State football game in Boulder yesterday. The Buffs defeated the Sun Devils 28-21 to improve to 5-0 for the first time since the 1990s. Laviska Shenault had a huge day, producing 3 touchdowns both running and receiving. The game featured a number of big plays on both sides. But Colorado got the stops they needed when it counted in the fourth quarter.

October 6, 2018: Colorado QB Steven Montez floats a pass against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson celebrates his tackle for a loss on Arizona State’s Eno Benjamin during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado defensive back Carson Wells just misses a sack against Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Tony Brown hauls in a long catch against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault celebrates his short touchdown run against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado cheerleaders perform during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: A member of the Down’s Syndrome cheer squad perfroms with the Colorado cheerleaders during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins throws a pass against Colorado during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: A member of the Colorado cheerleaders performs a tumbling routine during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Chip the Buffalo mascot and his family perform a dance with the Colorado cheerleaders during a timeout against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado defensive back Evan Worthington pulls down Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin by his shirt during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado linebacker DRew Lewis tackles Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins runs it down near the goalline against Colorado during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: A young Arizona State fan cheers on his team with his dad against Colorado during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado QB Steven Montez lofts a throw against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault scampers toward the end zone against Arizona State during the first half in Boulder. He scored a play later and the Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault hauls in a long TD catch against Arizona State during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault hauls in a long TD catch against Arizona State’s Chase Lucas during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards patrols the sideline in the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: An Arizona State cheerleader urges on the faithful in the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

Ocotber 6, 2018: Arizona State receiver Frank Darby stiff arms Colorado’s Nick Fisher after a long pass play to set up a Sun Devil touchdown in the second half. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 6, 2018: An Arizona State fan celebrates a touchdown in the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado’s Delrick Abrams (1) celebrates his pass deflection with teammate Carson Wells during the second half in Boulder against Arizona State. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado QB Steven Montez slides down after picking up a first down against Arizona State during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado’s Carson Wells puts a hit on Arizona State QB Manny Wilkins during the second half in Boulder. Wilkins was shaken up on the play and the Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

Ocotber 6, 2018: Colorado running back Travon McMillian is tackled by Arizona State’s Jalen Harvey and Chase Lucas during the second half in Boulder. The Buffs won 28-21 at home to improve to 5-0.

October 7, 2018

CU vs USC Football 2017

USC defeated Colorado in football 38-24 at Folsom Field. USC quarterback Sam Darnold looks like the real deal as he threw for over 300 yards and ran for a long touchdown.

November 11, 2017: A young Colorado fan gets abetter view of action atop her dad’s shoulders before the game against USC at Folsom Field.

November 11, 2017: A Colorado cheerleader dances before the game against USC at Folsom Field.

November 11, 2017: Colorado mascot Ralphie the Buffalo runs on the field during halftime of the game against USC at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado cheerleaders get the crowd fired up before the game against USC at Folsom Field.

November 11, 2017: Colorado cheerleaders get the crowd fired up before the game against USC at Folsom Field.

November 11, 2017: A USC fan celebrates his team’s pick six touchdown at the end of the first half against Colorado at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC cheerleaders perform at halftime against Colorado at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold lofts a pass over Colorado’s Rick Gamboa in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC wide out Michael Pittman catches a touchdwon over Colorado’s Isaiah Oliver in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC wide out Michael Pittman catches a touchdwon over Colorado’s Isaiah Oliver in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC wide out Michael Pittman (6) celebrates his first half touchdown against Colorado with teammates Nico Falah (74) and Toa Lobendahn (50) in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold lscrambles to avoid Colorado’s Drew Lewis in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado kick returner Devin Ross returns the kickoff against USC at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC offensive linemen CToa Lobendahn looks to make a block against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC defensive back Isaiah Langley checks Colorado’s Bryce Bobo in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC defensive lineman Josh Fatu battles Colorado’s Gerrad Kough in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado’s Afolab Laguda breaks up a pass intended for USC’s Daniel Imatorbhebhe at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC defensive lineman Rasheem Green batles Colorado’s Gerrad Kough in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC wide receiver Deontay Burnett is tackled after a long reception by a Colorado defender in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC lineman Andrew Vorhees looks to make a block against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold celebrates a second half touchdown against Colorado with teammate Tyler Vaughns at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold celebrates a second half touchdown against Colorado with teammate Tyler Petite at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC’s Jack Jones (25) and Matt Lopes (37) celebrate a nice special teams play against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado wideout Juwann Winfree hauls in a touchdown against USC in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold avoids a pack of Colorado defenders to gain a first down in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones breaks the tackle of Colorado’s Evan Worthington in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones breaks into the open field against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones stiff arms Colorado’s Derek McCartney in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC’ defensive end Rasheem Green battles Colorado’s Josh Kaiser in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: A couple of brave Colorado fans go shirtless on a brisk night at Folsom Field. Colorado lost to USC, 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the game against USC at Folsom Field.

November 11, 2017: USC running back Ronald Jones stiff arms a Colorado defender in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold scrambles trying to avoid the Colorado rush in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24 behind a strong game from Darnold.

November 11, 2017: USC QB Sam Darnold gets ready to throw a pass against Colorado in the second half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24 behind a strong game from Darno.ld

November 11, 2017: USC wide out DEontay Burnett turns up field after a catch against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado QB Steven Montez drops back to pass as Aaron Haigler looks to throw a block against USC in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: Colorado QB Steven Montez looks to escape USC defensive lineman Rasheem Green in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC defensive lineman Rasheem Green celebrates a big play against Colorado in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017: USC wide out Tyler Vaughns goes up high over Colorado’s Dante Wigley to snare a pass in the first half at Folsom Field. The Trojans won 38-24.

November 11, 2017

Colorado Colorado State Football 2017

Photographs from the Rocky Mountain Showdown between Colorado and Colorado State football. CU won 17-3 but CSU had three offensive pass interference penalties called against them. It was an entertaining college football game and looks like both programs will be respectable this year.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State running back Rashaad Bodie breaks into the open field against Colorado in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver. The Rams lost 17-3.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State DB Kevin Nutt (right) celebrates his interception against Colorado with teammate Jordan Fogal (left) in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver. The Rams lost 17-3.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State’s Toby McBride celebrates a big defensive play against Colorado in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver. The Rams lost 17-3.

September 01, 2017: Colorado QB Steven Montez scrambles in the second half against Colorado State. The Buffs won 17-3.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State’s Michael Gallup hauls in a long pass against Colorado’s Isaiah Oliver in the second half of the Rocky Moiuntain Showdown in Denver. Gallup was called for offensive pass interference on the play, the Rams’ third of the game.

September 01,, 2017: Colorado State fans can’t beleive a third offensive interference penalty was called against the Rams against Colorado and vocie their displeaure.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State QB Nick Stevens just gets a pass off as he is being hit by Colorado’s Drew Lewis in the second half of the Rocky Moiuntain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State QB Nick Stevens gets set to throw a pass against Colorado in the second half of the Rocky Moiuntain Showdown in Denver. The Rams lost 17-3.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State tight end Dalton Feckrell tries to avoid the tackle of Colorado’s Drew Lewis in the second half of the Rocky Moiuntain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado defensive back Trey Udofia seals the win against Colorado State by intercepting a pass on the goalline with just minutes left in the second half of the Rocky Moiuntain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado wide receiver Shay Fields looks to haul in a long pass in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver. Fields scored on the play and the Buffs won 17-3.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State’s Dalton Fackrell can’t come up with a touchdown catch against against Colorado in the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State fans urge on their team during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver against Coloradoo.

September 01, 2017: Colorado mascot Ralphie the Buffalo runs on the field before the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver against Coloradoo State.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State mascot Cam the Ram and the cheerleaders run on the field before the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver against Coloradoo.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State’s Jake Schlager fires up the crowd before the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver against Coloradoo.

September 01, 2017: Colorado fans cheer on their team during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver against Colorado State.

September 01, 2017: Colorado running back Phillip Lindsay beats Colorado State defender Anthony Hawkins en route to a first half touchdown during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado running back Michael Adkins breaks the tackle of Colorado State’s Toby McBride during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado State mascot Cam the Ram taunts Colorado mascot Chip the Buffalo during a timeout during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: A young Colorado State fan cheers on her team against Colorado during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado’s Shay Fields (1) and Phillip Lindsay (23) celebrate Fields’ first half touchdown against Colorado State in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.

September 01, 2017: Colorado’s Isaiah Oliver knocks away a potential touchdwon from Colorado State’s Michael Gallup during the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.

September 4, 2017

Colorado Washington State Football 2016

Colorado football is back in the national spotlight for the first time in over a decade after defeating the Cougars 38-24 Saturday at Folsom Field. I photographed the Colorado Washington State football game and it featured a number of big plays and a fair number of near misses There had to be at least a half dozen overthrows or dropped passes on long throws. But all in all it was an exciting game to cover.

November 20, 2016

Colorado vs Oregon Football

I photographed the Colorado vs Oregon football game this past weekend. Colorado hung tough against Oregon for a half Saturday but the Ducks pulled away late to win 41-24. The game was delayed for an hour by lightning. It was one late night. College football games should not get over past midnight. The Buffs look better this year but still don’t seem to be able to pull out victories against higher ranked teams.

Oregon, Colorado, college football, sports photography — October 3, 2015: Colorado’s Chidobe Awuzie collects his helmet after a hard hit against Oregon at Folsom Field in Boulder.

October 5, 2015

Category: CU Football