Denver visits Colorado State after Clifford's 31-point performance
The Pioneers look to extend their winning streak to three games
Denver (2-1) will visit Colorado State (1-2) on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo. The game will be televised on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. MT.
The Pioneers are coming off a 31-28 victory over Northern Colorado last Saturday. Quarterback Noah Clifford threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
The Rams are coming off a 34-19 loss to Nevada last Saturday. Colorado State quarterback Clay Millen threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
The Pioneers are 1-1 all-time against the Rams. The two teams last met in 2019, with Denver winning 31-17.
Here are some key storylines for Saturday's game:
- Clifford's hot streak: Clifford has thrown for at least 300 yards in each of his first three games this season. He is completing 69.2% of his passes and has nine touchdowns to just two interceptions.
- Denver's defense: The Pioneers' defense has been solid this season, allowing just 17.3 points per game. They have also forced eight turnovers.
- Colorado State's offense: The Rams' offense has struggled this season, averaging just 19.3 points per game. They have also turned the ball over 10 times.
- Home-field advantage: The Rams will be playing at home for the first time since Sept. 10. They are 1-0 at Canvas Stadium this season.
The Pioneers will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games and improve to 3-1 on the season. The Rams will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak and improve to 2-3 on the season.
Prediction
The Pioneers are the more talented team and they are coming off a big win. I think they will be able to handle the Rams at home. Denver 31, Colorado State 24
