The Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) have a flurry of admirers and detractors, and when they lose, those supporters seem to vanish. As Week 3 approaches, one college football icon remains firmly on board the Deion Sanders and Colorado hype train.
In what should be a terrific setting for a rivalry game, the Buffaloes will have a chance to rebound from an unsightly loss to Nebraska in Week 2. They will face Colorado State (1-1) on Saturday night at Hughes Stadium’s Sonny Lubick Field. Last season, the two teams played one of the finest games of the year. Colorado trailed by eight with two minutes left until Shedeur Sanders completed a 98-yard game-tying drive, sending the game into overtime.
Colorado eventually won 43-35 in double overtime. Many have jumped ship after the Cornhuskers’ 28-10 loss, but Big Noon Kickoff analyst and former football hero Mark Ingram has not. “I’m still a Sko Buff!” “I’m still Sko Buffs, man!” Ingram spoke on the Triple Option Podcast.
The Big 12 Conference remains wide open, with no team establishing dominance in the opening two weeks. The lack of a clear frontrunner should provide some hope for Colorado and Buffaloes fans. However, the Buffaloes must shift the narrative.
A loss versus Colorado State on Saturday would be a setback to their season. To develop a program with long-term success, Colorado must compete against opponents they are anticipated to beat. Despite the questions and criticism surrounding the team in Boulder, Colorado, some followers remain loyal, and Ingram appears to be unwavering in his support.
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