Colorado prepares for Big 12 opener against Baylor, recalls 1986 Bluebonnet Bowl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Colorado football faces Baylor in a Big 12 opener on Saturday, reviving memories of their 1986 Bluebonnet Bowl matchup. In that game, Baylor defeated Colorado 21-9, marking a pivotal moment in the Buffaloes' program history. Colorado's 1986 season featured a turnaround from an 0-4 start, winning six of its final seven games, yet they fell short against a highly ranked Baylor squad. The game at McLane Stadium will also highlight Baylor's throwback uniforms honoring coach Grant Teaff's era.
- •Colorado plays Baylor in a Big 12 opener on Saturday.
- •The matchup recalls the 1986 Bluebonnet Bowl, where Baylor won 21-9.
- •Colorado started that season 0-4 but ended strong with six wins.
- •Baylor will wear throwback uniforms for the game.
- •The game marks a chapter in both teams' historical narratives.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado vs. Baylor brings back memories of the 1986 Bluebonnet Bowl
"Colorado football returns to Baylor this week, as we recall a Bluebonnet Bowl matchup that came during Bill McCartney’s pivotal 1986 season.
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