DENVER — When the Colorado State defense began “bracketing” Colorado receiver Nelson Spruce, it meant other CU wide receivers had a chance to win one-on-one matchups.
Shay Fields took advantage of the opportunity. The Buff sophomore grabbed three passes in Saturday night’s 27-24 overtime victory over Colorado State, including a 65-yard touchdown bomb from Sefo Liufau for the Buffs’ first touchdown of the night. Fields made a beautiful over-the-shoulder catch, then sped untouched into the end zone.
“Not to sound cocky, but we really practice that — looking over your head and catching it,” Fields said.