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Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau attempted to somewhat downplay the significance of facing Washington State this weekend. Very few predicted No. 12 Colorado and No. 20 Washington State would be leading their respective Pac-12 divisions this late into the season. The Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Pac-12, No. 10 CFP) were picked last in the South in a preseason poll and the Cougars (8-2, 7-0 Pac-12, No. 22 CFP ) tabbed to finish fourth in the North. Continue to Article

November 18, 2016 1:21:pm EST

Houston further proved that point Thursday when it knocked Louisville from any chance at a CFP berth and might have even cost quarterback Lamar Jackson his grip on the Heisman. Two years ago, Washington State and Colorado were at the bottom of their respective Pac-12 divisions and now both are at the top. The Buffaloes need to win their final two games to secure a spot in the Pac-12 Championship and Washington State’s chances for a division title likely hinge on next week’s Apple Cup game against Washington. Continue to Article

November 18, 2016 12:33:pm EST

A win over rival UCLA, plus losses by Utah and Colorado, would give the Trojans the Pac-12 South for the second consecutive year. In a quirk of the schedule, No. 15 USC will know where it stands before it kicks off against the Bruins late Saturday night, as the No. 11 Utes and No. 12 Buffaloes play early afternoon games. If Utah and Colorado both win, USC would be eliminated from Pac-12 title contention as it would lose any potential three-team tiebreaker. Continue to Article

November 17, 2016 12:14:am EST

The current Coach Mac let Colorado's original Coach Mac do the inspiring at practice. Longtime Buffaloes coach Bill McCartney showed up Tuesday and delivered a motivational speech that had coach Mike MacIntyre almost wishing it were game day. Who better to stop by before the biggest game in years for Colorado (8-2, 6-1 Pac-12) - a showdown with No. 20 Washington State (8-2, 7-0) on Saturday at Folsom Field. Continue to Article

November 15, 2016 7:16:pm EST

When Washington State plays at Colorado on Saturday, it will be battle of Pac-12 division leaders. Washington State (8-2, 7-0) opened the season with a home loss to lower-division Eastern Washington and a defeat at Boise State. The Cougars have since ripped off eight consecutive victories -- their longest streak since 1930 and the second-longest streak in the nation behind Alabama (22). Continue to Article

November 15, 2016 5:56:pm EST