The first time Alejandro Mata got a look at Buck Buchanan’s kicks in practice last winter, he was in awe.

“To be honest, I saw him and I’m like, ‘Holy crap,’” said Mata, the Colorado Buffaloes’ senior kicker. “It’s just insane. He has a very strong leg, and kind of makes me jealous, to be honest with you.”

On track to be the most accurate field goal kicker in CU history, Mata is still the Buffaloes’ top option when it comes to putting three points on the board. But, the addition of Buchanan and some other pieces in the kicking game might make this the best special teams unit the Buffs have had in head coach Deion Sanders’ three seasons in Boulder.

“I’ve always believed we have a good group,” Mata said. “With Buck and the depth that we’ve added, it’s insane. So I truly believe we’re goin

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