Colorado prepares for Weber State home opener with run game focus
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Colorado Buffaloes return to Folsom Field this Saturday for their home opener against Weber State following a victory over Georgia Tech in the season opener. Colorado enters the matchup as a heavy favorite after recording 183 rushing yards on 48 attempts in their first game. Conversely, the Weber State defense struggled in its recent outing, surrendering 368 rushing yards and 514 total yards to Southern Utah. Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion is expected to test the Weber State defensive line early to exploit these vulnerabilities. Running backs coach Johnnie Mack noted that the team will utilize a rotating group of running backs rather than a fixed rotation, adjusting the lineup based on the flow of the game.
- •Colorado plays its home opener against Weber State at Folsom Field this Saturday.
- •The Buffaloes look to build on 183 rushing yards recorded in the season opener.
- •Weber State allowed 368 rushing yards in a loss to Southern Utah.
- •Coach Johnnie Mack confirmed Colorado will use a flexible rotation at running back.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — One player Colorado must contain in Week 2 matchup vs. Weber State
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Colorado's run game is key matchup to watch against Weber State
"Colorado's secondary will get a test against Weber State with wide receiver Noah Kjar, who could make the Week 2 game closer than it should be.
"Colorado's rushing attack could be the difference against a Weber State defense that allowed over 300 yards on the ground in its Week 1 loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:01 PMOne player Colorado must contain in Week 2 matchup vs. Weber State
Colorado's secondary will get a test against Weber State with wide receiver Noah Kjar, who could make the Week 2 game closer than it should be.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:03 AMColorado's run game is key matchup to watch against Weber State
Colorado's rushing attack could be the difference against a Weber State defense that allowed over 300 yards on the ground in its Week 1 loss.
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