October 27th 2024.
Exciting news for college football fans as Coach Prime's CU Buffs have officially made their debut in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings, coming in at No. 23 after a stellar 6-2 start to their 2024 season. This impressive feat was solidified with a 34-23 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday night, bringing their conference record to 4-1 in the highly competitive Big 12.
Last fall, under the guidance of second-year coach Deion Sanders, the Buffs were ranked three times, reaching as high as No. 19 in the rankings after a strong start to the season with wins over TCU, Nebraska, and CSU. However, a tough loss to Oregon on September 23rd knocked them out of the top 25 and they were unable to regain their spot for the remainder of the season. Finishing with a 1-8 conference record, the Buffs did not receive any votes in the AP poll after October 1st.
But this season, the tables have turned and the Buffs are back in the conversation as they trail Big 12 leaders BYU and Iowa State by just one game in the loss column. They narrowly missed out on a spot in the top 25 in the latest coaches' poll, coming in one point behind No. 25 Memphis. With two back-to-back wins under their belt, the team heads into a bye week before taking on Texas Tech on November 9th.
It's been an impressive run for the Buffs so far, with standout performances from quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who battled through a leg injury and flu bug to lead his team to victory against Cincinnati. Despite his impressive stats, he has yet to receive any recognition in the Heisman Trophy race, leaving fans wondering when he will finally get the love he deserves.
But it's not just Sanders' stellar play that has propelled the Buffs to success; credit must also be given to the coaching staff, particularly defensive coordinator Robert Livingston. His strategic decisions have helped the Buffs shine on the field and have made Deion Sanders' "Hail Mary" move in hiring him look like a stroke of genius.
As the college football season continues, fans of the Buffs and the rival Colorado State Rams are already making plans for potential bowl games, a rare occurrence for both teams in recent years. With such a strong start to the season, it's no wonder that fans are feeling optimistic about the future of Colorado football.
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