CU At The Game Podcast

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Well, it’s never easy being a Buff fan, but it continues to be rewarding, as Colorado pulled out a double-overtime win over Colorado State, 43-35. I am joined for this episode by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will discuss the Buffs’ late night comeback, and what the win means for the program going forward. We will also give you our grades for the game, breaking down the Rocky Mountain Showdown into what was Excellent, what was Satisfactory, and what still Needs Improvement.

We then turn our attention to CU’s trip to Eugene to face the tenth-ranked Oregon Ducks. Our “T.I.P.S.” discussion will do a deep dive into categories of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation and Statistics.

So ... A week after failing to hold a CSU freshman quarterback in check, how will the CU defense fare against Heisman trophy candidate Bo Nix? ... Can Buff quarterback Shedeur Sanders find a new security blanket, now that all-everything Travis Hunter is out for the next several weeks? ... Can the CU defense, which leads the nation in turnovers, continue to produce opportunities for the CU offense, giving the Buffs a chance to defeat yet another ranked three-touchdown favorite on the road? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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So, are you still savoring the Buffs’ 36-14 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers, or are you ready to move on the Rocky Mountain Showdown? 

I am joined for this podcast by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we are going to take a few extra minutes on this episode to revel in CU’s huge win over the Big Red from Lincoln. We will also break down the game against the Cornhuskers into what elements of CU's performance we feel could be rated as Excellent, what was merely Satisfactory, and what are areas which still Need Improvement. 

We will then move on to our “T.I.P.S.” for the renewal of the rivalry against Colorado State. The Buffs have won five straight in the series overall, but the teams haven’t met since 2019. We will review the Blackout game in terms of Talent, Intangibles, Preparation, and Statistics, before giving you our predictions for the game. 

So ... Are the handful of first-team All-Mountain West performers in the CSU lineup enough to make it a game? ... Will the Rams have a big enough chip on their shoulder, or will the Buffs have too great of a hangover, to give CSU a chance at an upset? ... Will the extra week of preparation - yes, CSU had a bye week last week - give the Rams an added advantage? ... And are there any stats from the games played to date which could lead you to believe that the 23.5-point spread is way too great? 

Let’s find out ... 

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So ... How was your Labor Day weekend? 

If you are a Buff fan, it was one for the books, as Colorado, a 20.5-point underdog, went on the road and upset No. 17 TCU, 45-42. I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we take a little time to talk about and savor one of the most significant CU victories in years.

But, Coach Prime, his staff, and his players don’t have time to relish the season opening win and all of the accolades, as rival Nebraska is coming to Boulder for Coach Prime’s Folsom Field debut. We will dissect the upcoming roster matchups, using our “T.I.P.S.” process - analyzing Talent, Intangibles, Preparation and Statistics - before giving you our predictions.

So ... Will the Buffs continue to shine on offense? ... Will the CU coaching staff be able to make corrections on defense and special teams? ... What will be Nebraska’s game plan, coming off of a disheartening 13-10 season opening loss to Minnesota? ... What will be the emotional levels for both teams, in a rivalry game which means so much to both fan bases? ... Can Coach Prime coax another winning performance from his Buffs? ... 

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Well, the 2023 season is finally here! Joining me for this episode are Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we will be previewing CU’s trip to Ft. Worth to take on No. 17 TCU.

For those of you who are new to the podcast, we break down our preview into four segments. Our “T.I.P.S.” for the game includes a discussion of TCU’s “Talent”; which “Intangibles” will impact the game, the effect “Preparation” will play; and which “Statistics” are the most important for the 2023 season opener.

So ... How well has TCU overcome the loss of eight players to the NFL draft? ... How well will each team be able to handle the first signs of adversity? ... What role will the 100+ degree weather play in the outcome? ... Which will be the crucial statistical categories to track, as CU hopes to defy the oddsmakers, with Vegas listing the Buffs as 20.5-point underdogs? 

And, most important ... Will our predictions for the outcome match yours? 

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For this preview episode, I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland. We will be taking you through the 2023 CU campaign, and giving you our game-by-game predictions.

Vegas has the over/under for Colorado at 3.5 wins, and the Pac-12 preseason media poll has CU finishing 11th in the conference. Meanwhile, there are many in the Buff Nation who have declared that anything short of a winning season and a bowl bid in Coach Prime’s first season must be considered a disappointment. Who's right? 

So ... Can the Buffs overcome a brutal September, which includes three ranked opponents and two games against bitter rivals? ... Will the Buffs be able to overcome inevitable losses to injury, which may be suffered by players at key positions? ... Will Coach Prime lead the Buffs to only their third winning season as a member of the Pac-12? 

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For this special episode, I am joined by Brad Geiger and Neil Langland, and we divide the podcast into two segments.

First, we take a look at “Black Friday” - August 4, 2023 - when the Pac-12, for all intents and purposes, ceased to exist. There were plenty of actors who played a role in the demise of the conference, but it wasn’t until the media deal offered to the schools was found wanting that the 108-year old conference fell apart. Who bears the brunt of the blame for the mass exodus, and who were the winners and the losers when the dust settled? 

We then move back to talking about actual football. CU’s Fall Camp is underway, and we take a unit-by-unit look at the Buff defense, rating each unit as to whether it rates as being in the top half of the Pac-12 ... or the bottom half.

So ... Is there enough heft in CU’s interior defensive line to keep opposing offenses from running straight at the Buff defense? ... Is there enough speed and talent at the edge to wreak some havoc on opposing quarterbacks? ... Are CU star cornerbacks ready for prime time, or are they still a few games - or even a full season - away from being dominant? ... Is this the best back end CU’s defense has had since 2016? ... 

Let’s find out ... 

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