Not consistingof the COVID-shortened 2020 project, the Colorado Buffaloes are battling for a conference champion in November for the veryfirst time because2016
Head coach Deion Sanders’ Buffs are 6-2 and off to a 4-1 start in Big 12 play, however since Iowa State and BYU stand unbeaten gettingin Week 10, Colorado requires aid to reach the conference title videogame. Simply put, the Buffs are rooting versus Iowa State, BYU and Kansas State, which likewise stands 4-1 in Big 12 play with a win over CU.
After losses to Nebraska and Kansas State, Colorado’s just course to reaching the 12-team College Football Playoff is mostlikely through winning the Big12 An at-large quote isn’t totally out of the photo, however Colorado would requirement substantial aid (more on that listedbelow).
As the Buffs takepleasurein their 2nd and last bye week of the routine season, here’s a CU football rooting guide for Week 10 videogames:
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Kickoff: Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. MT (ESPN)
One week before dealingwith Texas Tech (5-3, 3-2 Big 12), Colorado will root for the Red Raiders to beat Iowa State (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) in Ames. The Cyclones are one of 3 Big 12 groups ahead of the Buffs in the conference standings, significance they should lose at least assoonas to be passed.
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Kickoff: Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. MT (Fox)
Kansas State (7-1, 4-1) handed Colorado its only Big 12 loss earlier this season, so the Buffs will requirement a Wildcats loss ultimately to reach the conference title videogame (assuming Colorado wins out).
Fortunately for the Buffs, Kansas State and Iowa State will satisfy throughout the last week of the routine season.
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Kickoff: Saturday at 6 p.m. MT (ESPN2)
This videogame and the 3 noted listedbelow aren’t almost as essential as Texas Tech-Iowa State and Houston-Kansas State, however Colorado oughtto root for Baylor (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) over TCU (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) for 2 factors: Colorado has currently beaten Baylor (increased win worth) and TCU is one videogame closer to the Buffs in the Big 12 standings.
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Kickoff: Saturday at 5 p.m. MT (Fox)
At 2-2 in conference play, Arizona State (5-2 total) isn’t presently a Big 12 title competitor, however the Sun Devils winning out may make things intriguing. Additionally, Colorado dealswith Oklahoma State (3-5, 0-5 Big 12) in Week14
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Kickoff: Saturday at 6 p.m. MT (CBS Sports Network)
Unless it harms them in the Big 12 standings, the Buffs needto be rooting for their previous challengers to win each week. Colorado’s strength of schedule will appearance much muchbetter if CSU (5-3, 3-0 Mountain West) continues to run through its conference slate.
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Kickoff: Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. MT (Big Ten Network)
Colorado’s Week 2 loss in Lincoln won’t appearance as bad if the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) get their season back on track.
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Colorado fans likewise have a vested interest in the Heisman race with cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders amongst the leading competitors. Their main competitors consistsof Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (vs. San Diego State Aztecs, Friday at 6 p.m. MT), Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (at Michigan Wolverines, Saturday at 1: 30 p.m. MT) and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (vs. Duke Blue Devils, Saturday at 10 a.m. MT).