Colorado's Nick Fisher (23) rushes against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

 Ben Margot

Last week:Β Defeated Stanford 10-5

This week:Β Bye weekΒ 

Comment:Β Mike McIntyre doesn't just deserve Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors, he might deserve coach of the century honors for what he's done with the Buffaloes. How does a team suddenly become tough? Follow this blueprint.Β 

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