Polls Archive


Which for you was the most surprising statistic for the Buffs' offense against UCLA?
  • That in his first start, QB Sam Noyer accounted for 321 yards of total offense (257 passing; 64 rushing) with two touchdowns and no turnovers (38%, 141 Votes)
  • That the CU offense, which averaged 23.5 points per game last year (100th in the nation), posted 48 points (and could have had more) (36%, 131 Votes)
  • That in his first start, RB Jarek Broussard ran for 187 yards and three touchdowns, a school record for rushing yards by a freshman RB starting the first game of the season (26%, 97 Votes)

Start Date: November 8, 2020 @ 6:11 pm
End Date: No Expiry

CU races out to a 35-7 lead, holding on for a 48-42 victory. Thoughts?
  • A great team win. Sam Noyer and Jarek Broussard were excellent in their debuts, and the defense posted fourth quarter stops when it needed to. Congratulations, Buffs! (45%, 206 Votes)
  • I don't care if it was ugly. I don't care if it was stressful. All I care about is that CU is 1-0 in 2020 (42%, 194 Votes)
  • The Buffs needed four turnovers to take the lead, but the defense was porous the remainder of the game. The second half track meet will be repeated by good offenses the remainder of the season (13%, 59 Votes)

Start Date: November 7, 2020 @ 9:46 pm
End Date: No Expiry

It's (finally) time! Your prediction for UCLA at Colorado (5:00 p.m., MT, ESPN2) ...
  • It's going to be a game of rust and mistakes on both sides of the ball. I see it as a close game which could go either way. I don't know if the Buffs will win, but they'll beat the six-point spread (40%, 105 Votes)
  • I feel good about this one. The Buffs have motivation, a strong front seven on defense, and the home field advantage. I see a CU victory! (30%, 79 Votes)
  • I'm nervous. Objectively, if you take a three-year starter v. a first-time starter (not to mention a first-time starter at RB), you go with the experience every time. (30%, 77 Votes)

Start Date: November 6, 2020 @ 5:05 pm
End Date: No Expiry

First Pac-12 casualty: Cal's game against Washington this weekend canceled. Thoughts?
  • I'm just bothered/angry/upset that the Pac-12 didn't get its act together earlier. If the season had started earlier, there would have time for makeup games - but not now (53%, 111 Votes)
  • I'm not surprised. When California schools are involved, there is a heightened sense of awareness. This has me wondering if CU at Stanford next weekend is actually going to happen (37%, 78 Votes)
  • I'm surprised. We made it to Thursday before the opener before we heard that this game was even in jeopardy. Other teams and other conferences have been more forthcoming about potential cancellations (10%, 20 Votes)

Start Date: November 5, 2020 @ 5:21 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following gives you the most optimism about the UCLA game?
  • That the CU defensive front seven is much improved, and will continue its upward trend from last November. If they can contain Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and force him into mistakes, the Buffs win (66%, 169 Votes)
  • That the game is in Boulder. True, there will be less than 1,000 fans at the game, but in this strange season, getting to prepare and play at home is still going to be a distinct advantage (25%, 65 Votes)
  • That the Buffs may have first-time starters at quarterback and running back, but they have a porous UCLA defense to go up against, and will have a game plan they have been honing for weeks (9%, 24 Votes)

Start Date: November 4, 2020 @ 5:54 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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