The last time Colorado was ranked in the top 10 was in 2002. That's 15 long years, Colorado Football fans have had to wait to see their team climb back into the College Football Spotlight. You can have a seat at Folsom Field this Saturday to watch the No. 10 Colorado Buffaloes host the No. 20 ranked Washington State Cougars. According to the Colorado Athletic Department, Colorado has already sold 44,000 tickets for this weekend's game and already 40,000 for next weekend's game against Utah.
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Following Saturday's 49-24 victory over Arizona, Colorado Football Coach Mike MacIntyre asked students to push back their Thanksgiving break just a few more days in order to come and watch what everyone in College Football is now talking about "The Rise".
"I am so pumped up for our fans. Don't go home for Thanksgiving, you need to be there this Saturday as well as next Saturday, this is a special time in Colorado Football," Said MacIntyre in the post-game press conference.
PAC 12 Showdown
No. 20 Washington State vs. No. 12 Colorado
Saturday, November 19th
Time: 1:30PM
Location: Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado
The Line: -4 Colorado
TV: Fox