In rating Power Four schools and their chances at a bounce back season (and a bowl game), CBS Sports rates CU as "Not Optimistic". Thoughts?
- I don't mind CU being talked down so much as I can't understand why Oklahoma State (more transfers than CU in 2023) and West Virginia (49 freshmen - 49!) are given much better chances at success (51%, 60 Votes)
- Probably fair, if we're being honest. With eleven games against Power Four schools, with six on the road, it's hard to see CU doubling its win total from last season (43%, 51 Votes)
- Another example of shallow reporting. The reporter cites a tough schedule, and a high roster turnover, as the rationalization for the grade. Very little homework being done here (6%, 7 Votes)
Start Date: February 17, 2026 @ 5:56 pm
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CU to open the 2026 season against Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Thoughts?
- A good thing. Yet another nationally televised game in the Coach Prime era. The Buffs need to start taking advantage of all of this national exposure (70%, 79 Votes)
- This actually hurts the Buffs. Georgia Tech's next game after CU is Tennessee. With extra time to focus on the Volunteers, the Yellow Jackets will be that much more prepared for CU (16%, 18 Votes)
- Not that Georgia Tech would be looking past CU, but this will just make it a more hostile environment - with fewer CU fans able to attend a midweek game (14%, 16 Votes)
Start Date: February 16, 2026 @ 5:31 pm
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Which of the following Four Corner schools to you is most likely to be a Big 12 contender in 2026?
- BYU. The Cougars only lost twice in 2026, with both losses to Texas Tech. Kalani Satake was going to be the new Penn State coach ... but now he's back to take BYU back to the Big 12 title game (68%, 68 Votes)
- Arizona State. The Sun Devils won the Big 12 in 2024, and have a good shot at returning to the title game. Kenny Dillingham was courted, but is staying in Tempe. ASU will be back in 2026 (14%, 14 Votes)
- Utah. Kyle Whittingham may be gone, but don't sit on the fact that the Utes went 11-2 last season, have an easy non-conference schedule, and miss Texas Tech on their schedule (10%, 10 Votes)
- Arizona. Don't look now, but Brent Brennan has it going on in Tucson. Noah Fifita is back, and the Wildcats are ready to build upon their 9-4 record from last season (8%, 8 Votes)
Start Date: February 15, 2026 @ 8:03 pm
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The Big Ten releases its proposal for a 24-team playoff, with no automatic qualifiers. Thoughts?
- I'd be more likely to have an opinion if CU was within shouting distance of relevance in the Playoff race. Get CU to 8-4, then we'll talk about expansion of the Playoff to include my Buffs (38%, 42 Votes)
- It seems inevitable, so we may as well get to it. The Big 12 would have had four teams in the Playoff in 2025 under this format, which is about as many teams as you would expect to be competitive (32%, 36 Votes)
- Not a big fan. The conference championship games would be eliminated, and 8-4 teams would make the Playoff, lessening the value of the national championship race (30%, 34 Votes)
Start Date: February 14, 2026 @ 4:39 pm
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Which of the following quotes from CU offensive coordinator Brennan Marion do you like the best?
- “Every team I’ve gone to had a losing record the year before and then we have a winning record. That’s based off getting the players to come together and be family" (48%, 49 Votes)
- “There are a lot of home-run hitters on the team, just have to make sure they’re playing intelligent, playing fast, playing tough. We’re building that right now through the weight room" (36%, 37 Votes)
- “I tell guys all the time and coach had a message the other day: As soon as you can let go of who you used to be and used to be at, the faster we can come together as a team" (16%, 17 Votes)
Start Date: February 13, 2026 @ 5:11 pm
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6 Replies to “Polls Archive”
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.
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!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
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??? 🙂