“Colorado’s Will Sheppard Reveals Surprising Strategy to Conquer Utah’s Formidable Defense”

As Colorado prepares to take on Utah this Saturday, all eyes are on the Buffaloes’ standout wide receiver, Will Sheppard. With his impressive frame and remarkable ability to leverage it in tough situations, Sheppard is no stranger to physical play. Coming off an exceptional performance against Texas Tech, where he notched eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown, he’s ready to face a Utes defense renowned for its toughness. Despite a season riddled with injuries that has left Utah struggling, their defensive unit has held strong, leading the Big 12 with an impressive 17.1 points allowed per game. As Sheppard assesses the upcoming challenge, he acknowledges the relentlessness and physicality that Utah brings to the field. It’s shaping up to be a must-watch showdown that could define the trajectory of both teams in the latter part of the season. If you’re interested in the insights Sheppard shared ahead of the game, you can read more about his thoughts on Utah’s formidable defense. LEARN MORE.

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Sheppard, who’s coming off a season-high eight catches for 79 yards and a touchdown against Texas Tech, spoke on what he expects to see from Utah’s defense on Saturday:

Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on  Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.“Pretty physical defense all around,” Sheppard said. “They’re (Utah) going to play man. They’re going to play one-high. They’re going to do it all. They’re going to be relentless.”The Utes aren’t having the type of season anyone thought they would coming into the year. Utah has battled injuries, particularly at quarterback, and has spiraled to a 4-5 (1-5 Big 12) record. Still, Utah’s defense is as potent as ever, leading the conference with an average of 17.1 points allowed per game.Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard is no stranger to the physical aspect of playing on the outside. He often uses his big body to his advantage in the red zone and can catch the ball in traffic for a first down. So when Sheppard describes Utah’s defense as physical, you take notice.