Cal Poly preps for Colgate

Joe Protheroe and the Mustangs welcome Colgate today. By Owen Main

Colgate is here. 

In about 90 minutes, Cal Poly and Colgate will kick-off in a week zero contest at Alex G. Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo.

Here are a few late things to look for:

Khaleel Jenkins

Cal Poly’s quarterback is always spotlighted. This year is no different. Jenkins, a 6’2″ junior from the San Diego area started one game as a true freshman two years ago, but he’s earned complete control as an upperclassman in 2017. 

I hate to oversimplify things, but Jenkins’ ability to control the ball and not turn it over is an easy thing for a Cal Poly fan to look at to see how successful the Mustangs’ offense will be. Jenkins has all the tools, but once the season starts it’s about making smart decisions and executing. 

Wideout blocking

Cal Poly didn’t lose a ton of yardage or receiving production from last year, but one question I have is whether wide receivers will be able to block the edge. To the extent they can, Cal Poly’s offense really opens up and makes the entire width of the field hard to defend. 

Kyle Lewis

Speaking of getting wide, Kyle Lewis’ usage will be really interesting to keep track of. Lewis wasn’t on any preseason list I saw, but he has the chance to be an explosive playmaker for Cal Poly. In his senior season, he’ll probably be used as a slotback, a wideout, and maybe a kick returner. The Mustangs have lots of depth at positions like fullback (behind All-American, Joe Protheroe), but I’m not sure they have anybody who can even approximate the danger Kyle Lewis provides. 

OK, that’s all for now. One more thing — Colgate has an All-American defensive player. Watch the game closely enough and I’m sure you’ll figure out who he is.

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