After a 55-10 trashing at the hands of Mizzou the Buffs looked to bounce back against lowly Iowa St. Almost everyone felt like Colorado needed to get off to a fast start against the Cyclones to put the previous loss behind. The Buffs came out and dominated the 1st half holding ISU to 0 points while piling up 21. Then the second half happened. The team that has been so schizophrenic from week to week decided to make it half to half.
Some question a 4th down gamble on CU’s first second half drive as the momentum changer, but I don’t buy that. One call doesn’t make a defense give up 31 straight points. The defense missed starters Terrance Wheatley and Ryan Walters in the secondary. Some will question the officiating at the end of the game. Again I’m not buying that excuse. You don’t blow a 21 point lead then cry when your late game comeback doesn’t work out. Colorado should have run away with this game and they missed their chance.
Now a bowl game is in serious doubt. A bowl game is a huge step for this program. It can get a little more national exposure, but more importantly it means more practice and game experience for the young guys. I hope this team can regroup for more than one half of football against a suddenly resurgent Nebraska squad. This loss may be the most frustrating one of the season.

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