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Well, have you come down from Cloud Nine yet? Colorado is 3-1, 1-0 in Big 12 play after an unlikely, if not miraculous, 38-31 overtime win over Baylor.

I am pleased to be joined for this review/preview episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be giving you our “T.I.P.S.", our preview for CU’s first ever-game against Central Florida, coming up in Orlando on Fox at 1:30 p.m., MT on Saturday, with the Fox Big Noon Saturday show following the Buffs to Orlando.

Before we do our preview, though, we will be breaking down what was “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” about CU’s overtime win over Baylor. The Buffs were down to their final play, and the final two seconds of the game, before Shedeur Sanders hit LaJohntay Wester for a game-tying 43-yard touchdown. Not to be outdone, CU’s All-Everything Travis Hunter made CU’s next miraculous play just a few minutes later, forcing a fumble at the CU goal line in overtime, preserving the win, and sending some 50,000 Buff fans home happy ... Wet, but happy.

After a few minutes reminiscing about one of the most improbable wins in recent Colorado history, we will move on to the Knights of Central Florida.   

For those new to the podcast, or in need of a refresher, our “T.I.P.S.” previews are broken down into categories:

T- Talent - What CU’s opponents are bringing to the game; which matchups may prove crucial;
I - Intangibles - What off the field issues may impact the outcome;
P - Preparation/Schedule - How the calendar and the weather may play a role; and
S - Statistics - Which numbers should Buff fans be on the lookout for in determining the outcome.

After going through our preview, we will each give you our prediction for the game.

So ... Both teams are coming off of come-from-behind wins, with Central Florida overcoming a 28-7 second half deficit to take down TCU. Which team gets the extra boost it will need to claim victory in UCF’s “Bounce House”? ... Can the CU coaching staff devise a way to protect Shedeur Sanders, or is the Buffs’ star quarterback destined to be lost to injury after continued beatings by opposing defenses? ... Will the Buffs be able to build on their two game winning streak, or is CU’s 3-1 record, identical to the Buffs’ record at this point last season, again a high water mark for CU’s chances at a bowl invitation? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to the 150th episode of the CU at the Game podcast! We’re now well into Season Five, and I am pleased to be joined for this review/preview episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be giving you our “T.I.P.S., our preview for CU’s first Big 12 game since 2010, with the Buffs taking on Baylor in a “White Out” in Boulder (6:00 p.m., MT, Fox).

Before we do our preview, though, we will be breaking down what was “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” about CU’s 28-9 win over CSU in Ft. Collins, the last Rocky Mountain Showdown until 2029.

Then ... We move to the Baylor Bears. 

For those new to the podcast, or in need of a refresher, our “T.I.P.S.” previews are broken down into categories:

T- Talent - What CU’s opponents are bringing to the game; which matchups may prove crucial;
I - Intangibles - What off the field issues may impact the outcome;
P - Preparation/Schedule - How the calendar and the weather may play a role; and
S - Statistics - What numbers should Buff fans be on the lookout for in determining the outcome.

After going through our preview, we will each give you our prediction for the game. 

So ... Was CU’s big win over CSU an anomaly, or have the Buffs turned the corner on running the ball and protecting the passer? ... Is the Baylor defense, ranked 12th in the nation in scoring defense, after being ranked 113th in that same category last season, that much better, or are the Bears’ stats more a reflection of their non-conference opposition? ... Can the Buffs bring home a big Homecoming win, starting the 2024 Big 12 campaign with a victory? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to our review/preview of CU’s rivalry games. I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be giving you our “T.I.P.S.” for CU’s Rocky Mountain Showdown game against Colorado State.

Before we do so, though, we will be breaking down what was “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” about CU’s 28-10 loss to Nebraska.

Then ... on to the Rams.

For those new to the podcast, or in need of a refresher, our “T.I.P.S.” previews are broken down into categories:

T- Talent - What CU’s opponents are bringing to the game; which matchups may prove crucial;
I - Intangibles - What off the field issues may impact the outcome;
P - Preparation/Schedule - How the calendar, injuries, or even the weather may play a role; and
S - Statistics - What numbers should Buff fans be on the lookout for in determining the outcome.

After going through our preview, we will each give you our prediction for the game. 

So ... Did the Buffs learn their lesson in the beatdown by Nebraska, or was the loss a preview of how the rest of the 2024 season will play out? ... Can the Buffs overcome another hostile road crowd, or will another slow start bring more frustration and consternation to the Buff Nation? ... Can CU ride off into the sunset of the series with a seven-game winning streak, or will CSU beat the Buffs in Ft. Collins for the first time since 1955? 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to our first full review/preview of the season! I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be giving you our “T.I.P.S.” for CU’s rivalry game against Nebraska.

Before we do so, though, we will be breaking down (with apologies to the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie of the same name) what was “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” about CU’s 31-26 win over North Dakota State.

Then ... on to the Huskers.

For those new to the podcast, or in need of a refresher, our “T.I.P.S.” previews are broken down into categories:

T- Talent - What CU’s opponents are bringing to the game; which matchups may prove crucial;
I - Intangibles - What off the field issues may impact the outcome;
P - Preparation/Schedule - How the calendar and the weather may play a role; and
S - Statistics - What numbers should Buff fans be on the lookout for in determining the outcome.

After going through our preview, we will each give you our prediction for the game. 

So ... Did the Buffs beat a good FCS team, or was the win over the Bison a lucky victory, foreshadowing losses for the rest of the season? ... Is the addition of Dylan Raiola at quarterback enough to give the Cornhuskers an edge over the Buffs? ... Or ... Will CU come home with the first four-game win streak in the history of the rivalry? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to our first game preview podcast of the 2024 season! After a long off-season, we are finally able to again watch and enjoy college football.

I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be giving you our “T.I.P.S.” for CU’s game against North Dakota State.

For those new to the podcast, or in need of a refresher, our “T.I.P.S.” previews are broken down into categories:

T- Talent - What CU’s opponents are bringing to the game; which matchups may prove crucial;
I - Intangibles - What off the field issues may impact the outcome;
P - Preparation/Schedule - How the calendar and the weather may play a role; and
S - Statistics - What numbers should Buff fans be on the lookout for in determining the outcome.

After going through our preview, we will each give you our prediction for the game. 

So ... How do you see CU’s season opener playing out? ... What does underdog North Dakota State have to do in order to pull of an upset? ... Will Buff fans head home Thursday night with an undefeated home team? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to our much anticipated CU game-by-game season preview. I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to give you our predictions for the outcomes of each of CU’s games for the 2024 season.

In the past few years, we have been pretty successful in predicting the outcomes of Buff games, though admittedly during the Karl Dorrell years it didn’t take much expertise to see what was coming. Last year, Brad was right on with his 4-8 prediction, with Neil (6-6) and I (5-7) being slightly more optimistic. 

So ... For the 2024 season, there are eight games on the CU schedule for which there is unanimity of opinion as to the forecasted outcome. But for four games ... Nebraska, Central Florida, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State ... there is a split decision. 

What are your predictions for CU’s 2024 season? Do they match up with ours? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to our Big 12 Preview podcast!

I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to give you our team-by-team look at the Big 12 conference race. With our previews, we project each Big 12 rival’s season, slotting teams into four categories.

– Tier One: A team which is a Big 12 title contender, and a likely Top 25 team nationally;
– Tier Two: A solid team, and a likely bowl participant, but a team with a flaw or two which will prevent them from threatening to win the league;
– Tier Three: A team with bowl aspirations, where the Strive for Six is the main goal, a goal which obtainable if the season plays out as projected; and
– Tier Four: A team going through a rebuilding season. You can squint at the schedule and perhaps find six wins and a bowl bid, but a losing season is the most likely outcome. 

So ... How many teams in the Big 12 will likely be out of the bowl picture by the end of September? ... What to make of the messy middle in the most competitive Power Four conference, with any number of teams who could finish with anywhere from four to eight wins? ... Which teams are our picks to play for the Big 12 title? ... And ... of course, where does CU fit in the mix? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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It’s July, the time for conference media days, and the countdown to fall camp.  I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to go out on a limb and give you our projected starting lineup for the CU defense and special teams for the 2024 season.

We also take our preview a step further, and discuss how each unit of the defense compares to the rest of the Big 12.

Our criteria:
– Tier One: One of the top four units in the Big 12, capable of taking the Buffs to title contention if the rest of the team is equal to the task;
– Tier Two: 5-8 in the Big 12. A strength, a unit which can help CU to a winning record and a bowl berth;
– Tier Three: 9-12 in the Big 12. A liability, but, if the unit can avoid injury and live up to its potential, can help CU get to a bowl game; and
– Tier Four: 13-16 in the Big 12. A problem area. A unit which might drag CU down to another losing season.

So ... Will the complete overhaul of the CU defensive line be a smashing success? Or ... Will it be a shrug-of-the-shoulders failure? ... Can the deficiencies in the linebacker corps be masked by the upgrades in the rest of defense? ... And, will Travis Hunter, backed by one of the most talented defensive backfields in recent CU history, be able to not only put himself in position for a top draft pick, but also for national post-season awards? 

Let’s find out ... 

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It’s July, which means the college football season is just around the corner. I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to go out on a limb and give you our projected starting lineup for the CU offense for the 2024 season.

We also take our preview a step further, and discuss how each unit of the offense compares to the rest of the Big 12.

Our criteria:
– Tier One: One of the top four units in the Big 12, capable of taking the Buffs to title contention if the rest of the team is equally up to the task;
– Tier Two: 5-8 in the Big 12. A strength, a unit which can help CU to a winning record and a bowl berth;
– Tier Three: 9-12 in the Big 12. A liability, but, if the unit can avoid injury and live up to its potential, can help CU get to a bowl game; and
– Tier Four: 13-16 in the Big 12. A problem area. A unit which might drag CU down to another losing season.

So ... Is CU’s completely redone running back room a strength, or a potential weakness? ... Are CU’s wide receivers an elite corps, not only for the Big 12, but nationally? ... And ... Is the rebuilt offensive line, with fresh faces and fresh potential, good enough to carry CU to a winning season? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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Welcome to our CU Schedule Countdown episode. I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to take a stroll through Colorado’s 2024 schedule, ranking the Buffs’ opponents from the easiest game on the calendar ... to the most difficult. 

I had thought there would be consensus, at least at the start of our discussion, but, as it turned out, we came up with three different choices for CU’s easiest game, with Baylor, Cincinnati, and North Dakota State being our respective choices.

If possible, I would recommend having the Colorado 2024 schedule at your fingertips as we go through the calendar, or, better yet, make out your own list of easiest to most difficult games, and see if you agree with our choices.

So ... Where do rivalry games on the road against Nebraska and Colorado State fall on our lists? Which game will prove to be the most difficult to win for the Buffs this fall? ... And, once our lists are made, which are the critical 50/50 games in the middle which will ultimately decide CU’s season? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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