University of Colorado Boulder’s Brenden Rice makes a catch in front of Minnesota’s Jordan Howden during the Colorado Minnesota NCAA football game on September 18, 2021. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) Brenden Rice had high expectations for himself and the rest of the Colorado receivers this year. Three games into the season, it’s been a difficult road for that group, as the Buffaloes’ offense has gone through some struggles. “Very frustrating,” Rice said.