The University of Colorado announced its complete home and road schedule for the 2026‑27 Big 12 men’s basketball season on Tuesday, confirming a slate that includes matches against Baylor, Houston and Utah on both ends of the court.
A familiar slate of rivals
Colorado will open the conference campaign on the road against Baylor before returning to the CU Boulder arena for a showdown with Houston, and the Buffaloes will travel to Utah later in the year, completing a double‑header with each of the three programs.
Coach Tad Boyle, who has guided the Buffaloes since the 2010‑11 season and led the team to six NCAA Tournament appearances, emphasized that the schedule reflects the competitive nature of the league and the program’s intent to stay in the conversation for postseason play.
Roster overhaul and fresh talent
The offseason has brought three incoming transfers — David Gomez, Noah Feddersen and Justin Neely — who arrive as three‑star prospects according to 247Sports, while nine scholarship players have entered the transfer portal, reshaping the depth chart.
Colorado’s recent history includes a 17‑16 overall record in the 2025‑26 campaign after an 8‑0 start in non‑conference play, a season that ended without a NCAA Tournament berth but did earn a spot in the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas, where the Buffs fell in the quarterfinals to Oklahoma.
The NCAA Tournament field will expand from 68 to 76 teams beginning in 2027, a change that could improve the Buffaloes’ odds of securing an at‑large bid, a goal that Boyle and his staff are targeting as they fine‑tune chemistry before the first conference game.