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Colorado Buffaloes expected to struggle in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:23 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Colorado Buffaloes expected to struggle in 2026 season

Summary

The Athletic ranks Colorado third from the bottom in its Big 12 predictions for the 2026 season, projecting a 4-8 overall record. This marks only a one-win improvement from their previous 3-9 record. Coach Deion Sanders could potentially depart after the season if the Buffaloes fail to achieve better results. The team's tough nonconference schedule includes road games at Georgia Tech and Northwestern, making the season crucial for Sanders's future with Colorado. The season opener is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, at Georgia Tech.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado Buffaloes finished last season with a 3-9 record.
•The Athletic predicts a 4-8 record for the Buffaloes in 2026.
•Colorado's schedule includes challenging road games at Georgia Tech and Northwestern.
•The season opener is set for Thursday, Sept. 3, against Georgia Tech.
•Deion Sanders's future is uncertain depending on 2026 performance.

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7:23 PMYahoo Sports — The Athletic predicts major Deion Sanders, Colorado news after 2026

What they're saying

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The Athletic predicts Colorado won't be much better in 2026 than in 2025 and makes a bold prediction regarding the future of Deion Sanders.
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