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CU Buffs defense has missed Evan Worthington

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All of Buff Nation is waiting for the return of No. 2 to the Colorado offense, and with good reason.

Laviska Shenault was the nation's leading receiver when he injured his toe nearly a month ago at Southern California, and the Buffs (5-4, 2-4 Pac-12) have struggled without him.

The loss of No. 6 has been just as damaging, however, and maybe more so.

Senior safety Evan Worthington has missed the last game and a half with a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit with teammate Kyle Trego near the end of the first half Oct.