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CBS Sports predicts tough season for Colorado Buffaloes in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:23 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

CBS Sports predicts tough season for Colorado Buffaloes in 2026
Summary

CBS Sports has forecasted a challenging season for the Colorado Buffaloes as they prepare for their opener on September 3 against Georgia Tech. In the Big 12 expert picks, nearly all writers project Colorado to finish 15th, with significant doubts about their performance. Despite low national expectations, players aim to compete for a Big 12 title, with aspirations for a 7- or 8-win season. The internal outlook contrasts sharply with external predictions, suggesting a critical year ahead for Deion Sanders' team as they strive to overcome skepticism.

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  • •Colorado opens its season against Georgia Tech on September 3.
  • •CBS Sports ranks the Buffaloes 15th in the Big 12.
  • •Most CBS Sports writers see Colorado as overrated or underrated.
  • •Players express hopes of reaching a Big 12 title game.
  • •Colorado was placed outside the top 100 among FBS teams.
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  • 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports experts have little faith in Colorado football for 2026
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CBS Sports predicts a tough season in Boulder for Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes, with the team hoping to defy low national expectations.

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