Know the Opponent – Week 11: Colorado Buffaloes

By: Justin “Couz” Walker | WV Sports Chat


As the WVU football team prepares to take on the Colorado Buffaloes in week 11 of the college football season, it’s time to get to know a little about the Mountaineers’ opponent.

  • Coach: Deion Sanders – Year 3
  • Current Overall Record: 3-6
  • Current Big 12 Record: 1-5
  • Last Game: Lost 52 – 17 vs. Arizona on 11/1/25
  • Signature Win: 24-17 vs. Iowa State on 10/11/25
  • Leading Passer: Kaidon Salter – 113/179 for 1,242 yards, 10 TDs & 6 INTs
  • Leading Rusher: Micah Welch – 78 carries for 313 yards & 2 TDs
  • Leading Receiver: Omarion Miller – 28 catches for 521 yards and 6 TDs
  • Leader in Sacks: Keaten Wade – 2.5
  • Leader in Tackles: Tawfiq Byard – 63

Top Performers Through Week 10 per PFF (Minimum 100 snaps)

Offense

PlayerPositionOverall PFF Grade
Zarian McGillCenter73.3
Tyler BrownGuard72.4
Dallan HaydenRunning Back69.1
Joseph WilliamsWide Receiver68.6
Kaidon SalterQuarterback67.3

Defense

PlayerPositionOverall PFF Grade
Amari McNeillDefensive Line79.2
Ben FinnesethSafety74.3
Carter StoutmireSafety73.2
London MerrittEDGE72.8
Arden WalkerEDGE72.7

Photo Credit: Colorado Athletics

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