
Colorado Buffaloes’ Defensive Line Sets Early Season Benchmark
The Buffaloes' defense posted the top weekly grade in college football, led by Lamont Lester Jr.'s three sacks, and now looks to build on that momentum against Weber State.
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The Buffaloes' defense posted the top weekly grade in college football, led by Lamont Lester Jr.'s three sacks, and now looks to build on that momentum against Weber State.
The 2026 college football season opens Thursday night as the Colorado Buffaloes travel to Atlanta to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, a rematch from last year’s 27‑20 victory for Georgia Tech.

The Yellow Jackets open their season at home, relying on elite running backs and a revamped line to secure a 31‑20 win over Colorado in a high‑stakes recruiting showcase.

The Buffaloes' 2026 campaign begins September 3, featuring a fresh starting lineup and a schedule that stretches through week 13.

At a recent media day in Boulder, Coach Deion Sanders praised the upcoming 2026 Colorado Buffaloes football team, highlighting its smartness, toughness and depth while outlining plans for roster management and cross‑sport unity.

The Buffaloes are counting on two highly ranked transfer defensive tackles to shore up a unit that struggled in the previous campaign.

The NCAA's pending ruling on Ezra Christensen's fifth‑year waiver will influence Colorado's defensive line plans as they face Georgia Tech on September 3.

A week of drills at Fountain‑Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy transformed the Buffaloes’ roster, introduced a 4‑3 defense and highlighted key players poised for a breakout year.

After two days of fall practice, Colorado’s football squad is showcasing improved chemistry and a more aggressive defense under new coordinator Chris Marve, with key transfers and a focus on detail driving the early optimism.

With a roster reset after a 3‑9 campaign, Colorado's key players are under intense pressure to prove themselves in fall camp.

After a disappointing 3‑9 finish, Colorado’s football program is pinning its hopes on a defensive overhaul led by new coordinator Chris Marve and a wave of transfers.

The Buffaloes enter fall camp with five major storylines after a 3-9 season, including unresolved NCAA eligibility for defensive lineman Ezra Christensen, Brennan Marion's faster Go-Go offense, and the development of redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Lewis.

The Buffaloes must fill 22 starting spots, and a promising defensive tackle could seize a role early.

The 2026 season opens with North Carolina facing TCU in Dublin, while Heisman hopefuls and new coaching dynamics promise excitement across the sport.

Colorado's August 2 kickoff of fall camp brings intense competition for starting roles, especially on the offensive line, at running back and in the secondary

With training camp opening July 27, the Buffaloes are focused on chemistry among newcomers ahead of a September 3 season opener at Georgia Tech.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders confronts a 3-9 record in his third season, a stark contrast to a 9-4 mark the previous year, as key players depart and a tough non-conference slate looms.

Former NFL players Pierson Prioleau, Xavier Adibi and Vonn Bell have joined the Colorado Buffaloes as defensive quality control analysts, each receiving substantial compensation, while head coach Deion Sanders hails the staff as the best he's assembled

At Big 12 Media Days, Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis outlined the offensive overhaul under new coordinator Brennan Marion, emphasizing deeper preparation and a target of nearly 35 points per game after a challenging 2025 season.

Colorado Buffaloes gear up for Big 12 media days in Texas, spotlighting quarterback battles, health updates, and strategic shifts under Coach Deion Sanders.

A look at how a combination of professional ambition and hometown support convinced defensive mastermind Brent Pry to remain at Virginia Tech as defensive coordinator.

After surprising dismissals at Penn State and Virginia Tech, James Franklin secured the services of defensive coordinator Brent Pry, whose deep roots in the community and shared history with Franklin have reignited optimism in Blacksburg.

Georgia Tech enters its season opener as a 7.5‑point favorite against Colorado, with new quarterbacks, coordinators and a revamped roster promising a fresh start for both programs.

Coach Deion Sanders says the revamped staff and a selective approach to the transfer portal will reshape the program’s culture and performance.