CU was 130th in the nation in total defense in 2022, and last (131st) in scoring defense … So, the task to rebuild the roster, with only five returning starters, is going to be tough … Inroads have been made, but which units remain in most dire need of an upgrade between now and August 1st? … Let’s find out …

There is no logical reason to try and project CU’s starting lineup eight months in advance of the September 2nd opener against TCU, but let’s do it anyway … Who will be Shedeur Sanders’ primary backup? … Does CU need another RB (or two)? … Will the influx of transfer OL be enough to make the “Flash Fast” offense go? … Let’s find out …

For the first time in recent memory, Buff fans are excited about the upcoming year … The 85-man roster already has 35 new faces, with more to come, but the best way to see how much better the lineup will be is to compare the “Dorrell Dozen” (CU’s decommits) with the high school stars who replaced them on Signing Day …