Tag: College Football
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Oklahoma State revamped under new coach Eric Morris | Colorado opponent preview
The Big 12’s biggest character is gone. For two decades at Oklahoma State, Mike Gundy managed to find his way into the spotlight, despite traditional powerhouses Texas and in-state rival, Oklahoma, often running the conference. Aside from his boisterous personality, Gundy delivered the Cowboys’ best run, starting in 2005 with one Big 12 title, three…
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2026 Big 12 football preview: The top transfer addition for all 16 programs
The countdown can begin. We’re under 100 days until the start of the 2026 college football season. To get you ready, The Denver Gazette will preview the upcoming campaign throughout the month of June with a four-part series on the Big 12, ahead of the conference’s annual media days in early July in Frisco, Texas.…
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Is 2026 a make-or-break season for the Deion Sanders era at Colorado?
It’s hard to believe, but the Deion Sanders era at Colorado is a few months away from its fourth season. And his 2026 season has less juice than any other during his tenure, an alarming sign entering the second year of a $54 million contract extension. There’s the 3-9 record from 2025, a Sanders-era worst, that…
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Colorado position breakdown: Another group of elite pass catchers in 2026
If there is one thing Deion Sanders’ tenure at Colorado has taught us, it’s that the Buffaloes will always be able to attract elite pass catchers. It hasn’t mattered whether Shedeur Sanders is the quarterback or what offense the Buffs are running; some of the best wide receivers in the transfer portal find their way…
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Utah set for first season without Kyle Whittingham since 2004 | Colorado opponent preview
For the first time since President George W. Bush’s first term, Utah will have a new head coach on the sidelines this fall. Kyle Whittingham’s unprecedented run in Salt Lake City came to an end last season after over 20 seasons in charge of the Utes. The future Hall of Famer announced he was resigning…
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2026 Big 12 football preview: The top returning player for Colorado, Texas Tech and the rest
The countdown can begin. We’re under 100 days until the start of the 2026 college football season. To get you ready, The Denver Gazette will preview the upcoming campaign throughout the month of June with a four-part series on the Big 12, ahead of the conference’s annual media days in early July in Frisco, Texas.…
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Revamped running back room has increased role in new-look offense | Colorado position breakdown
Is this the year words become reality? During all three of his first seasons at Colorado, Deion Sanders has pleaded for his Buffaloes team to be more effective running the football. The first two, with his son Shedeur starring at quarterback, a poor rushing attack wasn’t much of an issue. Last season, though, as CU…
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Defending Big 12 champ Texas Tech dangerous with or without QB Brendan Sorsby | Colorado opponent preview
Someone was bound to seize the power vacuum in the Big 12 left behind by Oklahoma and Texas, powerhouses who left the conference in 2024. In an age of college athletics where money is king, it’s no surprise booster Cody Campbell and the oil fields of West Texas have provided Texas Tech with the ammo…
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Which Big 12 coaches are on the hot seat? | 2026 football preview
The countdown can begin. We’re under 100 days until the start of the 2026 college football season. To get you ready, The Denver Gazette will preview the upcoming campaign throughout the month of June with a four-part series on the Big 12, ahead of the league’s annual media days in early July in Frisco, Texas.…
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Colorado position breakdown: Julian ‘JuJu’ Lewis returns as the face of the Buffs’ QB room
In 2025, Colorado quickly found out football without Shedeur Sanders isn’t easy. After two of the best seasons in program history for a quarterback, the Buffaloes last fall took a major step back in production at the position. Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter was brought in to help bridge the gap to the Julian “JuJu” Lewis…