The Colorado Buffaloes enter the 2026 season with mixed expectations. The program is coming off of a disappointing 3-9 finish in 2025, but hires like offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and defensive coordinator Chris Marve had brought some excitement to Boulder, Colorado.

With a new-look coaching staff as well as roster for the upcoming season, what are the best and worst case scenarios for Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes program?

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field.…