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.
Buffs can't hold early lead in 24-21 loss to No. 25 BYU
"We had opportunities. We just didn't make it happen," head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders explained.
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: 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.
Buffs AWOL after halftime in 16-point loss to Houston
Buffs coach Deion Sanders: "I take full responsibility of the foolishness that went on out there that we tried to name football."
Sanders, Staub surprise as Buffs' 3rd-stringer dazzles at quarterback
Backup QB Ryan Staub led the team to three TD drives and 157 yards passing.
Three-QB rotation leads Buffs to 31-7 victory over Delaware
"I know exactly how I will handle the quarterback situation," Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders said. "I'm not lost for direction."
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 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.
Sanders starts Salter as Buffs' QB; frosh Lewis to play 'periodically'
"Kaidon (Salter) is going to start; you guys knew that," Coach Deion Sanders said. "I don't know why you had to play."
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.
Strike 1: The CU Buffs are planning to get physical this season
With high-flying offensive players now in the NFL, the CU Buffs will have to shift to a more physical style of offense.
Strike 2: Coach Prime's cancer fight will affect the CU Buffs
A cancer diagnosis and fight for CU Buffs football Deion Sanders could provide an emotional spark for the team this season.
CU Buffs football coach Deion Sanders faced bladder cancer
CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders revealed that he fought, and beat, bladder cancer throughout the 2025 offseason.
Strike 3: The CU Buffs are in a good place with two quarterbacks
The CU Buffs may have strength in numbers as they enter the season with two quality quarterbacks to plug into the lineup.