Top five storylines ahead of Colorado's matchup with NDSU
The anticipation is running high for both fans and the Buffs to take Folsom Field in CU’s season opener Thursday against North Dakota State.
There are still some looming questions for Colorado ahead of the game that have been unanswered throughout our reporting of fall training camp.
Those answers will come to light once the Buffs get their pads on and play against the Bison, but before the 6 p.m. MT kickoff (broadcast on ESPN), here are five important storylines to take into consideration ahead of the game.
Who is starting on the right side of the offensive line?
Throughout fall camp, offensive line coach Phil Loadholt has been experimenting with his starting five. On the left side and center, Jordan Seaton (LT), Justin Mayers (LG) and Hank Zilinksas (C) are almost always — if not all the time — running with the first offense. Those three seem to be locked in as the starters for Thursday’s game against North Dakota State, but on the right side of the side is where Loadholt has done the most experimenting during fall camp.
During Colorado’s open practice, the Buffs starting line consisted of Seaton, Mayers, Zilinskas, Kareem Harden (RG) and Tyler Brown (RT). The situation at right guard ahead of the Buffs’ season opener is interesting because Harden and Kahlil Benson have been playing mostly at right guard, but they are both listed and have the size to play tackle. Meanwhile, Brown, who is listed as a guard on the roster, has been appearing a lot at right tackle.
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