Colorado prepares for Big 12 opener at Baylor on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

The Colorado Buffaloes are set to face the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on Saturday at 10 a.m. MDT. Both teams enter the matchup with a 2-1 record, but Colorado is coming off a 41-7 loss to Northwestern. Baylor has won its last two games and is a 10.5-point favorite., Baylor may have its starting quarterback, DJ Lagway, back after missing two games due to an ankle injury, which could impact Colorado's defensive strategy. Baylor's offense has shown strong potential, averaging 468.7 yards per game, and Colorado will need to address recent coverage issues to avoid being exploited. Additionally, the game marks a rematch from last season when Colorado defeated Baylor in overtime.
- •Kickoff is Saturday at 10 a.m. MDT, 11 a.m. local on ESPN2.
- •Baylor comes off two consecutive wins, averaging 32 points per game.
- •DJ Lagway's potential return adds urgency for Colorado's defense preparation.
- •Baylor's Nate Bennett has performed well in Lagway's absence.
- •The matchup is a rematch from last year's overtime game won by Colorado.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Five things Colorado should know about Baylor before Week 4 matchup
"Colorado football opens Big 12 play at Baylor after a 41-7 loss to Northwestern. Here are five storylines before Saturday's game in Waco.
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