5 Buffaloes Oregon needs to watch out for in Saturday’s game

The quarterback position in Boulder has been a game of musical chairs with JT Shrout and Owen McCown sharing playing time. Neither one has been overly impressive, but McCown has the excuse of being a true freshman.

Shrout has completed just 43 percent of his passes and averages 121.5 yards a game in the six games he has appeared in. According to Jack Carlough, the editor at Buffaloes Wire, Colorado should stay with Shrout despite McCown being the better quarterback.

“Owen McCown is a very promising true freshman who simply needs some time to develop physically. He can make things happen with his legs but his arm is another part of his game that needs time to develop,” Carlough said. “His football IQ is great for a true freshman and I believe he could be a great leader come next year. At this point in the season, though, it makes more sense to keep rolling with Shrout and let McCown take a redshirt.”