BOULDER — The Buffs are back.

Colorado opens its season Friday night at Folsom Field against Georgia Tech, and leading the way on defense is junior Arden Walker, a hometown kid with legacy roots and growing influence on the team.

“We’ve been hitting the same guys for almost 30 days straight,” Walker said. “But now, you get to go beat up on Georgia Tech. That’s the goal. I’m excited.”

Walker has stepped into a leadership role on Colorado’s defensive front, a position he says developed over time.

“I just relate to guys, no matter where you come from, and we obviously have a common goal, which is to win," he said.

Family shapes that mindset. His father, Arthur Walker, was an all-conference Buff in the 1980s under legendary coach Bill McCartney, who will be honored Friday night at Folsom

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