Polls Archive


Which Week One Big 12 underdog has the best chance at besting the oddsmakers?
  • Colorado (+4.0) v. Georgia Tech. Yes, CU has to replace a great in the roster, but anyone paying attention to the returning quality knows that CU will be tough to beat at Folsom this year (78%, 115 Votes)
  • Baylor (+2.5) v. Auburn. Baylor is supposed to be one of the best teams in the Big 12, while Auburn is in the lower half of the SEC. Too much credit given to the Tigers; not enough to the Bears (14%, 21 Votes)
  • Cincinnati (+6.5) v. Nebraska (at Arrowhead Stadium). For the 25th consecutive year, Nebraska is overrated. I don't know if Cincinnati will win outright, but betting on Nebraska? No chance (8%, 11 Votes)

Start Date: August 12, 2025 @ 8:19 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Associated Press preseason poll released, with CU receiving one vote from the media. Thoughts?
  • What I am seeing is opportunity. Georgia Tech has enough votes to be considered the No. 31 team in the nation. Win on August 29th, and the votes will come (65%, 120 Votes)
  • What I am seeing is that seven of CU's 12 opponents have more votes than CU. The media "sees" CU as a 5-7 team ... We'll see how that works out (30%, 55 Votes)
  • So, CU finished last season 9-4, and ranked as the No. 25 team in the nation. Nine months later, CU gets one No. 25 vote from one of 64 writers. Disrespect for CU knows no bounds! (5%, 9 Votes)

Start Date: August 11, 2025 @ 4:33 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CU finished 50th in total defense last season (43rd in scoring defense). What do you expect in 2025?
  • Even better. Robert Livingston is a great coach (glad we didn't lose him to the NFL this off-season), and has an even more complete roster to work with. CU's defense will be a force in 2025! (67%, 124 Votes)
  • About the same. The Buffs gave up 100 yards less and 10 points less per game than in Year One. Being steady as one of the Top 50 defenses is a feat rarely seen at CU. Do it again, Buffs! (24%, 45 Votes)
  • Slightly lower, if I'm being honest. CU has to replace seven starters from last season, including a Heisman trophy winner who was a huge difference maker. A (slight) step back wouldn't be a surprise (9%, 16 Votes)

Start Date: August 10, 2025 @ 4:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CU receives a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Josiah Manu. Thoughts?
  • Nice pick up. Manu not only has good size (6'5", 295-pounds), but is an all-state prospect from Loveland. Nice to get a highly rated player from Colorado ... build those in-state relationships! (49%, 75 Votes)
  • Nice to get a third offensive line commit. With offensive linemen taking the longest to develop, I'm taking these commitments as a sign of Coach Prime's long term commitment to the program (39%, 60 Votes)
  • Fine with getting Manu, but beating out San Jose State for a commitment isn't moving the needle all that much. Is this what CU's recruiting is coming down to ... hit and hope on three-stars? (12%, 17 Votes)

Start Date: August 9, 2025 @ 5:47 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following notes from the CU Fall Media Day has you most excited about the season?
  • That the offensive line "probably has nine guys who could start that we don’t fear will mess it up". The success of CU's offense as a whole depends on CU's offensive line being productive (54%, 83 Votes)
  • That Coach Prime is feeling "like his old self", and walking around campus each day. Depth charts and game planning aside, Coach Prime's health is the most important factor in CU's future (44%, 67 Votes)
  • That CU "has a full house at the cornerback position", and that the safeties are getting to the ball. That Coach Prime likes what he sees, not just now, but for the future (2%, 3 Votes)

Start Date: August 8, 2025 @ 4:30 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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