The Colorado defense has talent, but there are issues … 1) Experience – seven new starters, underclassmen being counted on at numerous positions; and 2) Depth – If any of the starting defensive linemen or cornerbacks get hurt …

It’s been a loooong nine months since CU limped into the 2018-19 off-season on a seven-game losing streak. The preseason pundits have had their way (again) with the CU program, but this time – this time! – the comeback of CU football feels like the real deal! …

The CU offense lists only three senior starters, with five underclassmen … Who will emerge as the primary backup to Steven Montez? … Will Alex Fontenot hold off Jaren Mangham at starting running back? … Is this the year that CU’s offensive line dominates? … “Half my kingdom for – a left guard?” …

CU actually dubbed “underrated” by CBS Sports writer … Colorado Springs-Gazette: “Those Buffaloes better watch out. They better not overlook these Falcons” … Former starting safety for CSU Rams declared academically ineligible … Air Force loses two wide receivers; Falcons down four skill position players this off-season …

Will 2019 bring a “November to Remember”? After a visit to the Rose Bowl to open the month, the Buffs face Stanford and the two Pac-12 favorites, Washington and Utah … Will CU get to November with five wins, and hit yet another glass ceiling of bowl eligibility? …

October sees home games against Arizona and USC, with back-to-back road games against Oregon and Washington State in between … Is this the year that the Buffs finally corral Kahlil Tate? Will Steven Montez have a successful return to Autzen Stadium? Can the Buffs finally beat the Trojans? …

The Buffs opened the 2018 season with a 5-0 record and a national ranking. The Buffs open the 2019 season with a schedule similar to that of last fall … Will CU, in Year One of the Mel Tucker era, be as successful as the last Mike MacIntyre team? …