Deion Sanders’ Colorado football team had a rollercoaster 2023 season, starting strong with an upset over TCU and a close match against USC but ending with eight losses in their last nine games. As Sanders’ 2024 campaign kicks off, there have been reported confrontations with the media, hinting at a rocky start.
Despite the return of key players like Shedeur and Shilo Sanders and Travis Hunter, the Colorado Buffaloes only received one vote in the initial Associated Press top 25 poll. In contrast, Georgia secured the top spot, with five Big 12 programs making it to the list.
This season, Colorado will be making its debut in the Big 12 Conference, setting the stage for a new chapter in the team’s journey. The Buffaloes will face North Dakota State in their first game on Aug. 29, a challenging matchup against a team that performed well in the previous season, reaching the FCS playoffs semifinals.
The conference schedule kicks off on Sept. 21 with a home game against Baylor. Despite being ranked No. 11 in the Big 12 Conference preseason poll, Colorado is poised to approach the season with a chip on their shoulder, eager to prove themselves.
The team’s 2023 season started with high expectations and hype, leaving fans curious to see if they can achieve early success and sustain it. It remains to be seen how Sanders and his team will navigate the challenges and opportunities that the new season brings.
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