
Colorado’s steady, dual-threat QB with a big-throw resume
In the 2011 season, Tyler Hansen delivered 2,883 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes for Colorado, while also adding 854 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores in his Buffaloes career—production that shows a quarterback who could hurt defenses in more than one way[1][14]. His calling card was toughness, mobility, and a live arm, and Colorado’s own notes highlight his place among the program’s all-time passing leaders, which is usually a pretty good sign you’re dealing with a legit program quarterback[1].