Polls Archive


As conference Media Days signal the unofficial opening of the football season, are you getting more or less optimistic about CU's 2026 season?
  • More optimistic. I know it's just coach speak, but Coach Prime's optimism (and associated good health) makes me believe that the CU coaches and players are going to be ready to surprise this season (45%, 50 Votes)
  • About the same. I really won't pay much attention to the football season until we hit August and Fall Camp. Once the countdown for Game One gets under 30 days, I will turn into a fan again (45%, 49 Votes)
  • Less optimistic. You can believe what you want out of Media Days, but it's all coach speak. The reality is that almost every preseason prediction for CU is negative. They can't all be wrong (10%, 11 Votes)

Start Date: July 12, 2026 @ 5:53 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CBS Sports has CU finishing with a 3-9 overall record, 2-7 in Big 12 play. Thoughts?
  • All you need to know about CBS Sports is that they have one of CU's losses coming on the road against Georgia State (not Georgia Tech). Lazy journalism leads to indifferent stories (46%, 76 Votes)
  • It is what it is until the Buffs prove otherwise. With a difficult schedule (two Power Four non-conference games, most winnable games on the road), and unproven talent, 3-9 is realistic (32%, 54 Votes)
  • If you can find someone taking the under on 3.5 wins for the Buffs, take the bet quickly, and walk away with a smile. No chance the Buffs finish with another 3-9 record (22%, 37 Votes)

Start Date: July 10, 2026 @ 3:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following quotes from quarterback Julian Lewis gives you the most optimism about CU's upcoming season?
  • "I think (offensive coordinator Brennan) Marion’s a great guy, the best guy we could have brought in for the job because he’s unapologetically him and he kind of reminds me of our head coach" (44%, 64 Votes)
  • "I think it was good (to play in '25). It was humbling, for sure. Just having to sit around and watch games you feel like you can make an impact in was probably the worst part, just watching" (33%, 48 Votes)
  • "I think God put me in this position for a reason, and I think just every time I get the opportunity to show why I’m here, I’m going to do that" (23%, 33 Votes)

Start Date: July 8, 2026 @ 5:38 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following quotes from Coach Prime's Big 12 press conference for you gives you the most optimism going forward?
  • “We have over double digits in young men on our roster who were captains on their respective teams, and they're with us now. So we have a tremendous amount of leadership" (42%, 45 Votes)
  • "I'm close to 204 [pounds], I'm back, baby, like, like I cannot wait. I cannot wait to get back on that sideline and do our thing. I can't wait to get back to camp. I can't wait to get back in" (37%, 40 Votes)
  • “CU coaching staff, 250 years of coaching experience, 172 years of college, 106 years at the Power Four level, five coaches who served as a head coach at some level ... We're pretty darn good" (21%, 23 Votes)

Start Date: July 7, 2026 @ 3:10 pm
End Date: No Expiry

The Preseason All-Big 12 team has been announced - No Buffs. Thoughts?
  • Here's hoping that this gets posted in the CU locker room. This team needs to play with a chip on its collective shoulder (and it sounds like the current roster is prepping that way) (41%, 33 Votes)
  • Not a concern. When you are coming off of a 3-9 season, and replace almost the entire roster, you are not going to get much respect. Not much news here (36%, 29 Votes)
  • Just another negative story about my Buffs to quickly peruse and then ignore. Texas Tech has seven players on the list ... anyone found a rich Buff yet to donate $100 million or so? (23%, 18 Votes)

Start Date: July 6, 2026 @ 4:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry

6 Replies to “Polls Archive”

  1. Stuart:

    I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.

    SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.

  2. The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!

  3. Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.

  4. Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂

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