BOULDER — Since the day he arrived in Boulder, Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre has aimed for the day that he would have an experienced, upperclassmen-dominated team.
That day has arrived. When the Buffs open their season Friday versus Colorado State at Sports Authority Field in Denver (6 p.m., ESPN), MacIntyre will have the most juniors and seniors in his starting lineup since he took the reins in Boulder in 2013.
Of course the actual starting lineup won't be determined until game day. But according to the latest depth chart, released Saturday, the Buffs' opening day starters will include 11 seniors, 10 juniors, two sophomores and one redshirt freshman on offense and defense (there are two positions where two players are listed as co-No.