The Buffs have played only three October 2nd games in the past 40 years, with the most memorable a 29-27 win over Georgia in 2010 … The Bulldogs were in position for a game-winning field goal, but B.J. Beatty forced a fumble, preserving a huge win …

Buffs hold a 4-3 record on 10/1 … 1983: Notre Dame’s only visit to Boulder (the same day I took the LSAT nearby) … 1994: No. 5 Buffs take out No. 16 Texas, 34-31, on last second field goal (with game video) … 2016: Buffs rout Oregon State, 47-6, to return to national polls …

CU has an 2-3 record on 9/30, with both victories of historical significance … 1989: In the emotional first game after the death of Sal Aunese, the Buffs dominate No. 21 Washington in Seattle … 1995: Backup QB John Hessler sets a school record with five touchdown pass in rout of No. 10 Oklahoma (with video highlights) …

CU is 2-2 on 9/29, with two memorable games … 1990: Deon Figures interception in the end zone preserves a 20-14 win over No. 12 Washington … 2007: In what would prove to be Dan Hawkins signature win, the Buffs rally to top No. 3 Oklahoma, 27-24 (with video of the game, and of the game-winning field goal) …

CU 3-2 on this date … 1985: 14-13 road win over Arizona gets CU back “among others” in the AP poll … 2018: Mike MacIntyre’s final shining moment, a 38-16 rout of UCLA (with video highlights) … 1996: CU’s first-ever game as a member of the Big 12 is a road win over Texas A&M …

Karl Dorrell and his staff were days away from spring ball when those practices were canceled; days away from Fall Camp when the season was canceled; and hours away from practicing when Boulder pulled the plug … Is it just me, or does it seem that CU (and its fans) can’t buy a break? …

Buffs 1-4 with strange personal stories … 1980: My first home game is a rout by Lee Corso’s Indiana (plus: SI’s story on Chuck Fairbanks’ desk) … 1997: A last second field goal beats Wyoming, while I’m stuck in Syracuse … 2014: Cal 59, CU 56 (2OT): Multiple records set by Sefo Liufau and Nelson Spruce …

A 3-1 record includes familiar names … 1981: Jim McMahon and Steve Young lead No. 11 BYU to a win over CU … 1987: Sal Aunese subs for Mark Hatcher, leading CU to victory over Washington State … 1998: A Darrin Chiaverini 44-yard reception leads to game-winning field goal over Baylor …

Fitting under the circumstances … CU is 0-3 on 9/25, including: 1982: CU’s record v. Wyoming falls to 21-2-1 after 28-14 loss to the Cowboys … 1993: “The Brawl” game v. No. 3 Miami … 1999: Buffs get a shot at Rick Neuheisel nine months after he left CU … but can’t close the deal …