Pat Shurmur reaping benefits of Colorado's improved run game

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The secret ingredient to the Colorado Buffaloes’ 6-2 record hasn’t been quarterback Shedeur Sanders, two-way superstar Travis Hunter or even the progression seen on defense. Rather, it has been the vastly improved run game. The Buffs controlled the Cincinnati Bearcats from start to finish at the line of scrimmage on Saturday, led by running back Isaiah Augustave’s 91 rushing yards and one touchdown. Overseeing this uptick has been offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, who appears focused on proving this success isn’t a fluke. “I thought we had a good plan going into it,” Shurmur said Wednesday of the run game’s success against the Bearcats. “I like to run the ball. I love to pass the ball don’t get me wrong, but when you run the ball and are gaining yards that helps the play-caller.” CU has run the ball more than it has passed in each of the last two weeks, with impressive wins coming in both contests. The Buffaloes get a well-deserved bye week before resuming action on Nov. 9 at Texas Tech. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
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