Strike 2: The CU Buffs and CSU Rams still have life this season
After unexpected wins last weekend, the bowl hopes for both the CU Buffs and CSU Rams are still very much alive.
Strike 1: The Denver Broncos need one more thing from the defense
The Denver Broncos defense has been outstanding in most measurable categories, with the exception of one key metric.
Strike 3: Tory Horton and Travis Hunter battling for better NFL career
CU product Travis Hunter and CSU's Tory Horton are both having good starts to their NFL careers and will meet next week.
Strike 2: Bednar entering the season on thin ice with the Avalanche
Heading into the season, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar needs to make a deep playoff run to keep his job.
Strike 1: The Denver Broncos should be buyers at the trade deadline
With a stunning win over the Super Bowl champion Eagles, the Denver Broncos should make a big move at the trade deadline.
Strike 3: CU Buffs coach Tad Boyle taking a page from the Jokic book
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic feels at home in Colorado, and CU Buffs coach Tad Boyle is looking for like-minded players.
Strike 2: Job security slipping away for CSU Rams coach Jay Norvell
As the CSU Rams struggle to put up points in 2025, it appears that head coach Jay Norvell has little, if any, job security.
Strike 1: CU Buffs and BYU have the makings of a football rivalry
Conference realignment has left the CU Buffs without a rival, but Saturday's loss to BYU suggests that a rivalry could be brewing.
Strike 3: Differences between the tanking Astros and the bad Rockies
The Houston Astros had a plan that resulted in two World Series titles and only time will tell if the Rockies can follow suit.
Strike 2: The front range college QB carousel comes full circle
With the CSU Rams pulling the plug on Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, all three FBS programs in Colorado have used multiple quarterbacks.
Strike 1: The Denver Broncos are missing an intangible
As the Denver Broncos try to make the playoffs for the second straight year, it's apparent they are missing one big intangible.
Strike 3: Broncos need to get physical to take down the AFC West bully
If the Denver Broncos are truly going to compete in the AFC West, they have to be more physical with the LA Chargers.
Strike 2: The ball is in Carmelo Anthony's court for a Nuggets reunion
If the Denver Nuggets and Carmelo Anthony are going to reconnect, it's Melo who needs to take the first step.
Strike 1: Coach INexperience is hurting Deion and the CU Buffs
Although the CU Buffs coach staff is big with names of NFL talent, it's lacking genuine coaching experience.
Strike 3: Kyle Freeland and baseball's rules of engagement
After getting shown up by Rafeal Devers, Kyle Freeland may take his chance to police the Giants slugger under baseball "rules."
Strike 2: Sticking with Fowler-Nicolosi could spell doom for CSU
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has not been good for the CSU Rams and sticking with him could cause problems in Fort Collins.
Strike 1: Payton should hand over play-calling duties to Davis Webb
Sean Payton could do the Broncos a major service by handing play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Davis Webb.
Strike 3: Bo Nix is going to avoid a sophomore slump
As the Denver Broncos head into the 2025 season, Bo Nix is looking to avoid a sophomore slump after a strong rookie year.
Strike 2: College football needs to add a preseason game
With on-field play a little sloppy, it wouldn't hurt college football if a preseason game could be added to the schedule.
Strike 1: Monfort might be playing the long game with the Rockies
With a pending MLB labor battle, Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort could be playing the long game with the franchise.
Strike 3: This season might be Shurmur's last stand for the CU Buffs
The CU Buffs are without star quarterback Shedeur Sanders meaning conservative OC Pat Shurmur takes the spotlight.
Strike 2: Colorado State's offense looking to forge an identity
The Air Raid offense that Jay Norvell brought to CSU all but disappeared last year, so the Rams are looking for an identity.
Strike 1: Air Force football looking to rise and shine in 2025
After a rough 2024 season, Air Force football is looking to rebound and fly high as it begins the 2025 campaign.
Strike 3: The Rockies need to trade players they don't want to trade
In order to start building for the future, the Colorado Rockies are going to have to let go of players that they covet.
Strike 2: Jack Hestera's journey lands him back with the CU Buffs
Jack Hestera's journey has taken many paths, but now he's back where he always wanted to be, with the CU Buffs.