Colorado-UCLA Preview Capsule

Colorado (4-4, 1-3 Pac-12) at No. 24 UCLA (5-2, 2-2), 3 p.m. (Pac-12 Network)

Line: UCLA by 21.

Series Record: UCLA leads 8-2.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

UCLA looks to keep pace in the jumbled Pac-12 South title race with another victory over the Buffaloes, who have a chance for back-to-back Pac-12 victories after snapping a 14-game conference skid last week.

KEY MATCHUP

Colorado CB Chidobe Awuzie vs. UCLA WR Thomas Duarte. Awuzie is an effective pass-rusher with four sacks this season in addition to his coverage duties, which included a last-minute, game-clinching interception last week. Duarte leads the Bruins with six TD catches.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Colorado: QB Sefo Liufau. The long-struggling Buffs' steady quarterback would move into second place in total offense in school history when he gets just 32 yards against UCLA, with Kordell Stewart's career record well within reach this season.

UCLA: RB Soso Jamabo. If Paul Perkins is unable to play after getting hurt last week, the freshman from Texas is likely to get the majority of the Bruins' carries. He seems ready for the role after rushing for 278 yards this season.

FACTS & FIGURES

Colorado is playing a ranked team for the first time this season. The Buffaloes have lost 19 straight against ranked teams and 24 straight against ranked teams on the road since beating UCLA in 2002. ... The game is UCLA's homecoming. ... The Bruins haven't lost to the Buffs since Colorado joined the Pac-12, although Colorado took them to double overtime last season. ... UCLA coach Jim Mora attended grade school in Boulder while his father was an assistant coach at Colorado. ... The Bruins are 29-0 when leading at halftime under Mora. ... Colorado is 2-18-1 in California with eight straight losses, but 10-6-1 on Halloween. ... Former Colorado coach Gary Barnett will debut as a radio analyst for Buffs games at the Rose Bowl.