Colorado vs. Arizona: Laviska Shenault Jr., Mustafa Johnson Out; Khalil Tate, J.J. Taylor in

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. was ruled out against the Arizona Wildcats, per an announcement by CU athletics.

The star wideout was listed as a “game-time decision” by coach Mel Tucker during the week due to an undisclosed injury suffered in Colorado’s victory over 24th-ranked Arizona State. Shenault lead nation in receiving yards and touchdowns before missed significant time with a leg injury last year. One-half of CU’s DeSoto starting receivers, Shenault has 17 receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns on the season.

Mustafa Johnson is day-to-day, but is out against Arizona. The Buffs’ sack leader was ruled out for Saturday’s game after suffering a leg injury that required a walking boot vs. ASU. Johnson will be joined on the sidelines by cornerback Chris Miller, who suffered a torn ACL against Arizona State and will be out the rest of the season.

Arizona QB Khalil Tate will start after missing last week’s contest vs. UCLA with a hamstring injury. The dual-threat QB leads the nation 5th-ranked offense gaining an average of 552.3 yards per game. Arizona running back J.J. Taylor will also be playing, so the Buffs have to account for another electric playmaker.