Colorado has taken a significant step backward this season after last season's nine-win breakthrough. The Buffaloes are 3-7 with two games remaining, playing for nothing more than pride and the development of star freshman QB Julian Lewis.
It has become clear that Deion Sanders needs a cultural reset in Boulder. He struck out on Transfer Portal additions for this team. Massive roster and coaching staff turnover should be expected this offseason.
To rebuild the roster, Sanders will once again turn to the Transfer Portal thanks to a mystifying lack of high school recruiting. Colorado only has 12 commitments in the 2026 signing class, with just a few weeks left until Early Signing Day.