Colorado's pass rush is why I like Colorado +3.5 at Arizona St. The Buffs have 22 sacks through 8 games, while the Sun Devils have allowed 25.
Arizona State gave up 6 sacks at BYU last week while using its seventh starting offensive line combination of the season. Kenny Dillingham said protection problems have limited his play-action passing game.
The Sun Devils have converted 34 of 110 third downs this season. Colorado's pressure gives the Buffs a way to stop drives and keep Arizona State from pulling away.
Colorado rushed for 222 yards on 43 carries against Kansas State. Richard Young supplied 120 yards and 2 touchdowns and is expected to start again.
Deion Sanders said the running game opened up play-action passes and run-pass options for Isaac Wilson.