Having a backup plan
Colorado State's running game figures to be key this week, but at Wednesday's practice, many of its key players were still wearing red jerseys to avoid contact.
Running back Dalyn Dawkins (hamstring), tight end Nolan Peralta and fullback Nu'uvali Fa'apito (concussions), as well as guard Fred Zerblis (undisclosed) were all limited in practice to a degree. Coach Mike Bobo has stated all week he expects Dawkins to play, hinting they'd be cautious with him to keep Dawkins from pushing himself too far.
Zerblis was the only one who played last week, opening up playing time for George Maumau and Steven Walker as fullbacks in some two-back sets.