Worth the wait: Buffaloes tailback makes most of 1st start

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot is tripped after a long gain against Colorado State in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado running back Alex Fontenot celebrates after his run for a touchdown against Colorado State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado tight end Jalen Harris, right, celebrates with running back Alex Fontenot, who scored a touchdown against Colorado State in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)