The Buffaloes entered the Big 12 preseason conversation with a modest yet promising outlook, finishing fifteenth in the conference poll and edging out only Iowa State.
While the team did not secure a spot on the All‑Big 12 first team, several players earned honorable mentions, including Danny Scudero, Gideon Lampron and Quentin Gibson, highlighting emerging talent within the roster.
Preseason Landscape
Across the league, Texas Tech sits atop the preseason poll, followed by BYU, Utah and Houston, creating a tightly contested environment where every program seeks early momentum.
Head coach Deion Sanders has infused the program with a sense of urgency, emphasizing that the 2026 season will be defined by internal ambition as much as external expectations.
The Buffaloes will open the year on the road in Atlanta, facing Georgia Tech in a matchup that could set the tone for Colorado’s campaign and test the new-look squad against a formidable opponent.