As the college football season enters November, the Heisman Trophy discussion will get louder and more intense. There’s no question that Colorado’s remarkable two-way star, Travis Hunter, is in the conversation, if not at the top of the list. But, what about his teammate, quarterback Shedeur Sanders? Hunter and Sanders are arguably the two biggest stars in college football. … [Read more...] about Could CU Buffs’ stars Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders both get invited to Heisman ceremony?
Big 12 football power rankings: BYU jumps to top spot, CU Buffs steady at No. 4
There’s a new No. 1. BYU moved into the top spot in this week’s Big 12 Power Rankings, receiving 11 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media that regular covers the conference. Iowa State, which had been No. 1 the previous four weeks, dropped to second (five first-place votes). Kansas State and Colorado were unanimous third and fourth, respectively, while TCU … [Read more...] about Big 12 football power rankings: BYU jumps to top spot, CU Buffs steady at No. 4
CU vs. Cincinnati quick hits: Deion Sanders’ Buffs just opened up path to Big 12 championship game
Initial observations from Colorado’s 34-23 win over Cincinnati Bearcats in Big 12 play at Folsom Field. 1. Time to do the Big 12 title game math: With that Nebraska loss on the resume, CU’s probably got one path to the College Football Playoff: winning the Big 12 championship. And after a home win over Cincinnati late Saturday night, the road to Dallas in early December is … [Read more...] about CU vs. Cincinnati quick hits: Deion Sanders’ Buffs just opened up path to Big 12 championship game
Keeler: CU Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders torched Cincinnati while battling a bad leg and flu bug. So where’s the Heisman Trophy love?
BOULDER — Shedeur Sanders flu under the radar. Dude practiced one day last week. One. Before he went viral, No. 2 felt viral. “It was tough out there getting the chemistry back with everybody,” the CU Buffs’ QB1 explained early Sunday morning, having powered through influenza to throw for 323 yards in a 34-23 win over Cincinnati. “Because you lose weight, you lose strength, you … [Read more...] about Keeler: CU Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders torched Cincinnati while battling a bad leg and flu bug. So where’s the Heisman Trophy love?
Colorado Buffs gaining traction on offensive line
The rushing numbers are looking better. The reduced number of sacks has been vital. Yet, Colorado guard Justin Mayers felt some validation for his play when he got yelled at during a 34-23 win against Cincinnati on Saturday night. “I think it’s a good sign, too, when the refs come up to you after every play and just yell at you,” he said with a laugh. “I was blocking this … [Read more...] about Colorado Buffs gaining traction on offensive line