Tag: Coach Prime
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Deion Sanders not satisfied with Colorado’s win over Weber State in home opener
BOULDER — The late-summer sun shined on a blowout win at Folsom Field as Deion Sanders lit into his Colorado sideline. It didn’t matter that the Buffaloes were leading by 31 points late in the fourth quarter of the home opener against Weber State. When Coach Prime perceived a lack of concentration caused his team…
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CU Buffs vs. Weber State | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s blowout win in home opener
BOULDER — As the seconds ticked off the clock in the third quarter, the majority of the 49,363 in attendance at Folsom Field were already heading out to enjoy the rest of a gorgeous Saturday in the shadow of the Flatirons. Deion Sanders and Colorado kicked off the 2026 home slate with a 52-21 win…
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5 storylines to watch as Colorado kicks off home slate vs. Weber State | Buffs Gameday
For the third time in the Deion Sanders era, Colorado is 1-0. The 2023 Buffaloes flamed out after a hot start, losing six straight to finish 4-8. The 2024 Buffs was the beginning to a nine-win season that saw Coach Prime’s squad in the hunt for a Big 12 championship. CU plays the first of…
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Deion Sanders not letting CU Buffs take FCS Weber State lightly
BOULDER — It’s not an uncommon circumstance this time of year in college. A week after facing Georgia Tech as road underdogs, Colorado finds itself as nearly five-touchdown favorites (officially 34.5-point favorites per FanDuel Sportsbook) this week as Weber State comes to Folsom Field on Saturday (1:30 p.m. ESPN+) for the home opener. Deion Sanders…
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Colorado Buffaloes unveil elite rushing attack to grind out win over Georgia Tech
ATLANTA — Colorado ran the ball 15 straight times. Yes, that actually happened Thursday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium. For the first time in the Deion Sanders era, the ground game led the way to a 14-13 victory at Georgia Tech. For once, the offensive line was dominating the line of scrimmage, and it wasn’t…
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CU Buffs survive Georgia Tech 14-13 after Boo Carter’s game-saving blocked FG
ATLANTA — Almost as fast as he came off the edge on the final play, Boo Carter’s helmet was off as he sprinted down the field in a state of delirium. Playing his first game at Colorado, Carter, the Tennessee transfer whose time in Knoxville unceremoniously ended 10 months ago, made the game-saving play in…
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CU Buffs at Georgia Tech | 3 takeaways from Colorado’s comeback win
ATLANTA — These Buffaloes just might be different after all. After one-score losses early in the 2025 season derailed Deion Sanders’ team on the way to a 3-9 record, the latest Colorado team has already delivered in the clutch in a big way. Julian Lewis’ 20-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams in the final minute…
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CU Buffs’ large Georgia contingent ready for homecoming in opener
ATLANTA — Against TCU in 2023, Shedeur Sanders and the Texas boys got their homecoming. A year later, it was Travis Hunter and the Florida boys. Now, as Colorado gets set to take on Georgia Tech in Thursday’s season opener (6 p.m. ESPN), there’s a new state dominating the Buffaloes’ roster — the Peach State…
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5 storylines to watch as Deion Sanders, Colorado open season at Georgia Tech | Colorado Gameday
ATLANTA — All of the talking is done. It’s time to find out if the Colorado Buffaloes are truly a different team. That’s been the message coming out of Boulder all offseason. The leadership issues that plagued a 3-9 campaign in 2025 are in the rearview mirror. This team says it is more connected than…
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Colorado, Colorado State and Air Force season predictions | 2026 College Football Preview
Colorado’s FBS programs begin the 2026 season this week with Coach Prime’s Buffs at Georgia Tech on Thursday, while Air Force and Colorado State begin Saturday at home. Will it be more of the same from last season, when the three teams combined for just nine wins and zero bowl appearances? Or will they take…