“I Don’t Know …”

There are any number of reasons to be excited about CU’s move to the Big 12 – more more; more stability; a return home to familiar foes and a conference where CU has enjoyed success … But is it worth the move away from the “better fit”, both academically and culturally, of the Pac-12? … Let’s find out …

CU’s defensive backfield might be the most talented since the 2016 team, when all of the starters found their way to the NFL … The issue? Inexperience … Will two high-profile (but young) cornerbacks and a deep list of safeties be able to stabilize a defense which still has question marks up front? … Let’s find out …

The Buffs have loaded up with bodies on its defensive front, now boasting nine defensive tackles, eight edge rushers/outside linebackers, and eight inside linebackers (with only two holdovers from the ’22 roster) … Can the CU coaching staff cobble together a lineup to hold off powerful Pac-12 offenses? …

A unit-by-unit preview of the Buff offense … The standard? How does each unit stand up against the rest of the Pac-12? … Does CU have units which can be considered as one of the top six in the Pac-12? … Or are these units still substandard by Power Five measures? …

CU has brought in 11 transfer offensive linemen, and many of those come to Boulder with starting experience … Can OC Sean Lewis and OL coach Bill O’Boyle cobble together a unit which will be competitive in a Power Five Conference? … Let’s find out …

The CU wide receiver room is filled with talent. It’s not talent which has been proven at the Power Five level, but there is talent … So – who will be the starters come September 2nd? … Meanwhile, the tight end room doesn’t have enough scholarship players for a game of bridge …