... game against the Utah Utes (4-1, 1-0 MWC) as a huge underdog, as many believed they would be beaten handily by the Utes. CSU lost 24-17 to Utah in a bitter cold day in Fort Collins, but they hung in until the end against a better opponent. Contrary to what many thought, CSU came out ready to play, on the defensive end that is.

Utah is usually an explosive offensive team, usually scoring more than 28 points per game on average; but the Utes were only able to manage three points in the first half, which came on their second drive of the game.

CSU’s only points of the first half came on their first drive of the second quarter. The drive was run heavily as Leonard Mason rushed four times for 18 yards. The big play of the drive was a 3...

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