Josh Kaiser didn't come to Colorado as a blue-chip prospect ready to step into the lineup from the beginning.
A two-star recruit in 2014 from Mission Viejo, Calif., Kaiser's had to work for his playing time and he's slowly moved up the depth chart.
Now a fifth-year senior, he's earned the starting nod at left tackle for Friday's season opener against Colorado State. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
"I've had to take that attitude into every practice, just to know I've been here five years and I have to earn it," said Kaiser, the lone senior among the Buffaloes' offensive linemen.