The No. 17 Colorado Buffaloes have proven their doubters wrong this season, silencing critics who had been vocal about their struggles last year and the overwhelming media attention surrounding their rise.
Under head coach Deion Sanders , after a 4-8 campaign in his first season, the program has completely transformed, and now, after a dominant 49-24 win over the Utah Utes on Saturday, they sit with a stout 8-2 record and find themselves firmly in the race for a College Football Playoff berth and the Big 12 championship.
Much of the success can be attributed to the continued stellar performances from key players like Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, who have been instrumental in pushing the Buffaloes toward success. While the hype initially centered on the two, it’s the team Coach Prime has built around them that is making the biggest difference. The defense, often seen as a liability last season, has notably improved, and Colorado has become a more complete team…