When the Buffs run
With Alex Fontenot sidelined, freshman RB Jaren Mangham (17 carries, 77 yards) was solid if unspectacular as the featured back against the Bruins. Of course, with the Buffs going down 17-0 early, game flow was against them almost from the start. If CU can stay within striking distance and remain patient, Stanford’s 56th-ranked rush defense can be exploited. Edge: Even
When the Buffs pass
It’s anyone’s guess which version of Steven Montez shows up at Folsom Field on Saturday. The same goes for a potentially hobbled Laviska Shenault.