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Colorado's Most Important Defensive Player Coming Out of the Bye Week

The Colorado Buffaloes’ three-game losing skid has certainly not been the fault of its defense. That unit has kept its games against the then-No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders and Baylor Bears close, but the offense has simply flailed in response.

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Colorado's Most Important Offensive Player After the Bye Week

The first few weeks after the Colorado Buffaloes’ Week 6 bye will be some of the most crucial of their season. The Buffaloes entered the bye week on a three-game losing skid, and if they can’t prevent it from continuing, things could get out of hand quickly.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 10

One High-Profile Colorado Addition Who Still Needs to Justify the Hype

Some of the 2026 Colorado Buffaloes transfer portal class has stepped up. Yet a high-profile one needs to ignite this team once the bye week wraps up. So far Tulane defensive lineman transfer Santana Hopper has shown he was built for the Power Conference level all along.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 10

Three Things I'm Looking for After Colorado Buffaloes' Bye Week

The Colorado Buffaloes are currently enjoying a bye week after the first five games of the season, sitting with a 2-3 record, 0-2 in Big 12 play. Concerns

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 10

Deion Sanders' Contract Buyout Turning Heads Before Coaching Carousel Begins

The college football coaching carousel could be entering another expensive offseason, and the Colorado Buffaloes could be part of the conversation as questions continue to surround Deion Sanders’ future in Boulder.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 10

Three Reasons Colorado Should Change Quarterbacks Again in Week 7

The Colorado Buffaloes’ ongoing quarterback battle is one of the most critical storylines of their bye week. Former five-star redshirt freshman Julian Lewis was benched in Week 4 against the Baylor Bears and hasn’t seen the field since.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 9

Colorado Buffaloes Basketball Earns Preseason Boost With Injury Return

The Colorado Buffaloes’ frontcourt has been a bit of a mystery during the offseason, largely due to a trio of injuries. Forward Rider Portela and center Eric Jacobsen were both limited at times during the summer due to respective hand and knee injuries, but they made it back before fall camp.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 9

Colorado Four-Star Recruit Andre Adams Erupts for Show-Stopping Play

Quarterback play is a 2026 flaw for the Colorado Buffaloes. That room's struggles came to light during the three-game slide and through coach Deion Sanders' blunt words following the 29-7 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 9

Five Players Colorado Needs Back From Injury After the Bye Week

The Colorado Buffaloes’ injury concerns haven’t been the direct cause of their recent three-game losing skid, but they’ve certainly been a contributing factor.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 9

Three Bold Predictions for Colorado Buffaloes' Remaining Games

The Colorado Buffaloes have reached the most important point of their 2026 season. After opening the year 2-3, Colorado has already experienced plenty of highs and lows, from a road win over Georgia Tech to a 52-21 victory over Weber State, followed by three consecutive losses to Northwestern, Baylor and Texas Tech.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 9

Five Colorado Buffaloes Raise NFL Draft Stocks Despite Losing Skid

Despite the Colorado Buffaloes’ recent three-game losing skid, there have still been bright spots among their talented roster. The Buffaloes expected better results at this point in the season, but it has arguably been only one or two positions holding these players back.

Deion Sanders News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Ex-Colorado Player Forced to Come Forward After Deion Sanders’ Closed Confidant Discredits CU Buffs’ Past

Deion Sanders arrived at Colorado promising to turn a struggling program into a contender. Four seasons later, the results are hardly convincing. After going 4-8 in 2023, Coach Prime delivered a 9-4 season in 2024, only to crash back to 3-9 in 2025.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 8

Colorado Fans Won't Love This Deion Sanders Prediction

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum needed one play to explain why he believes coach Deion Sanders is running out of answers with the Colorado Buffaloes. The more difficult question now is whether Colorado can change its story in the remaining seven games.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 8

Ranking Colorado's Remaining Schedule From Easiest to Hardest

The bye week arrives at a good time for the Colorado Buffaloes, who are 2-3 after three consecutive losses. Coach Deion Sanders needs four victories from the final seven to have hopes for bowl eligibility, with three currently ranked opponents still to come.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 8

What's Holding Back the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders

The Colorado Buffaloes entered the season with plenty of questions surrounding their defense after struggling on that side of the ball a year ago. Through the first five games of the season, however, defensive coordinator Chris Marve’s unit has quietly turned into one of the biggest positives on this team.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 8

Five Colorado Buffaloes With Falling NFL Draft Stocks Amid Losing Skid

The Colorado Buffaloes’ three-game losing skid has not only been damaging to their standing in the Big 12, but also to their players. Specifically, a number of their upperclassmen.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 8

Colorado Coach Gunnar White Takes Buffaloes Recruiting Push to Familiar State

Colorado Buffaloes offensive line coach Gunnar White has good reason to keep returning to Mississippi. Several players with ties to his home state have committed to Colorado, and the bye week offers another opportunity to strengthen those relationships.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 8

Colorado Coach Gunnar White Takes Buffaloes Recruiting Push to Familiar State

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 7

Grading Each Colorado Buffaloes Defensive Position Group Through Five Games

The Colorado Buffaloes came close to landing at 1-4 overall through the first five games of 2026. But defense, then a pivotal special teams stop, prevented a season-opening loss to Georgia Tech.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 7

Colorado Buffaloes Crack Impressive TV Ratings Ranking Amid Losing Streak

It’s no longer news that Colorado Buffaloes fans did not enjoy much about Saturday night’s disappointing loss to Texas Tech. Still, plenty of people tuned in to watch.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 7

Five Numbers That Explain Colorado, Deion Sanders' Season So Far

The Colorado Buffaloes enter the bye week with a 2-3 record and some reason for question and/or concern at quarterback and other places on the roster. Without a game to play over the weekend, what are some of Colorado's statistics that help explain some of the Buffaloes' successes as well as struggles?

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / October 7

Criticism Around Deion Sanders Reaching New Heights

After beginning the 2026 season with back-to-back wins, the Colorado Buffaloes have dropped three straight games against Northwestern, Baylor and Texas Tech, leaving the Buffaloes at 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big 12 play.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Deion Sanders’ Intentions for Julian Lewis’ Camp Disputed Amid Colorado Transfer Portal Rumors

Julian Lewis was supposed to be Colorado’s answer at quarterback, the next piece of Deion Sanders’ rebuild. Instead, his season has spiraled into a benching, a lost starting spot, and now whispers of a potential portal exit.

Deion Sanders News / Yardbarker / October 5

QB carousel will doom Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes

The Colorado Buffaloes are 2-3 and 0-2 against Big 12 competition after five weeks of action.

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Latest Colorado loss was complete mess for Deion Sanders

Every button that head coach Deion Sanders tries to push for the Colorado Buffaloes seems to be the wrong button. That was very evident on Saturday in a 29-7 loss to No. 12 Texas Tech.

No. 12 Texas Tech throttles Colorado with four interceptions

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