BOULDER — Colorado junior wide receiver Jay MacIntyre has quietly become one of quarterback Steven Montez's favorite targets on third down this season, showing a special knack to get open from the slot on key downs.
MacIntyre has 13 receptions this year — 11 of which have produced first downs — and he is averaging 17.2 yards per catch, the best of any CU receiver with at least 10 receptions.
Equally importantly, MacIntyre has six catches on third or fourth down, with five of those producing a first down. Only one other CU receiver, Devin Ross, has produced more first downs (six) on third or fourth down.