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I’m more interested to see what happens next year when most, if not all, of their “star” players are gone. Then we’ll see what Coach Sanders has in his quiver.
i think if they got a marquee guy in the portal at QB and then any one of the elite NFL class of 2027 receivers knocking about this year they'll be competitive
 

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I’m more interested to see what happens next year when most, if not all, of their “star” players are gone. Then we’ll see what Coach Sanders has in his quiver.
I get what you're saying, but for now leave the goal posts where they are in 2024. I think most people, including myself, were not expecting this team to be where they are at this moment. It could be said for most programs that things will be different when the star players are gone.

There was way more noise last year than this year, and right now they're playing pretty well despite the lack of noise.
 

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I get what you're saying, but for now leave the goal posts where they are in 2024. I think most people, including myself, were not expecting this team to be where they are at this moment. It could be said for most programs that things will be different when the star players are gone.

There was way more noise last year than this year, and right now they're playing pretty well despite the lack of noise.
I would agree, they have done better this year than I expected. I’m just curious to see if he sticks around to take on next year’s challenge.
 

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I get what you're saying, but for now leave the goal posts where they are in 2024. I think most people, including myself, were not expecting this team to be where they are at this moment. It could be said for most programs that things will be different when the star players are gone.

There was way more noise last year than this year, and right now they're playing pretty well despite the lack of noise.
This. I saw a CFB media member tweet a similar sentiment. Basically that fans/media were awful quiet despite their success this year when they couldn’t wait to pile on last season when CU shit the bed.
 

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This. I saw a CFB media member tweet a similar sentiment. Basically that fans/media were awful quiet despite their success this year when they couldn’t wait to pile on last season when CU shit the bed.
I wrote it off after Nebraska. They looked terrible.

The OL is still a huge problem and they have no real running game to speak of, but they're getting wins and the schedule is favorable for them the rest of the way. Injuries seem to be an issue for them as well.
 

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I’m more interested to see what happens next year when most, if not all, of their “star” players are gone. Then we’ll see what Coach Sanders has in his quiver.

I’m more interested to see what happens next year when most, if not all, of their “star” players are gone. Then we’ll see what Coach Sanders has in his quiver.
40 transfers will be what’s in his quiver. Or the FSU job if it opens
 

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Their improvement is more a reflection of the Pac being strong last year and the Big 12 being total shit than anything else.
Yeah, and even then their schedule is pretty soft. The only ranked team they play likely is/was K State. No Iowa State or BYU and now Utah looks done. Last year they played six ranked opponents.
But, you can only play the teams on your schedule, and they've beaten most of them. Will be curious to see if he has the patience to build something when Shadeur and Hunter are gone.
 

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Their schedule is what it is. With everyone shifting around and this being the first year of the new era or whatever, I'm judging with a grain of salt. I'm looking at who Penn State and Miami have played too. I digress.

This is another situation where the failure will be justified but any remote hint of success will have a but or because attached. I figured after Nebraska this team was in the tank.

Cincinnati is 5-2.
 

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Their schedule is what it is. With everyone shifting around and this being the first year of the new era or whatever, I'm judging with a grain of salt. I'm looking at who Penn State and Miami have played too. I digress.

This is another situation where the failure will be justified but any remote hint of success will have a but or because attached. I figured after Nebraska this team was in the tank.

Cincinnati is 5-2.
For sure, and who are we to talk?

Colorado can't control who's up or down in their conference, or who they play, and good on them for scheduling Nebraska and North Dakota State. More the point is that the Big 12 is just a weaker conference than the Pac-12 was (certainly last year and, when it comes to top-end teams, probably most years). So you're gonna have teams who aren't actually that good at a national level rack up good records. (Like Iowa State and BYU at the moment).

In Colorado's case, you could see them beating everyone left on their schedule - eyeballing it, Cincy is probably their toughest remaining opponent, and it'll be at home at night - which means going 10-2/8-1 in the conference. That could mean the Big 12 title game. And we know if Colorado gets anywhere near the CFP the hype train will be out of control...
 

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Look at their wins. All against really bad competition. The record is well above expected but it really isnt telling due to the low level of competition that they have played.
 

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For sure, and who are we to talk?

Colorado can't control who's up or down in their conference, or who they play, and good on them for scheduling Nebraska and North Dakota State. More the point is that the Big 12 is just a weaker conference than the Pac-12 was (certainly last year and, when it comes to top-end teams, probably most years). So you're gonna have teams who aren't actually that good at a national level rack up good records. (Like Iowa State and BYU at the moment).

In Colorado's case, you could see them beating everyone left on their schedule - eyeballing it, Cincy is probably their toughest remaining opponent, and it'll be at home at night - which means going 10-2/8-1 in the conference. That could mean the Big 12 title game. And we know if Colorado gets anywhere near the CFP the hype train will be out of control...
I think all of the "what's he gonna go next year" talk is pretty disingenuous. We could be asking the same thing about Oregon and their QB who turns 24 in two months, or Miami without Cam Ward. The list could go on. That's college football. Players come and go, and these days, they come and go more frequently than ever. Feels like at will.

I'm interested with Coach Prime does against Cincinnati. I'll worry about next year when the time comes.
 

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I feel this season is Prime’s high point at Colorado. If he doesn’t skip town after this it’s only going to plateau then fade.
 

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I feel this season is Prime’s high point at Colorado. If he doesn’t skip town after this it’s only going to plateau then fade.
Yeah, can't imagine they'll have a better season next year without his son at QB and no Travis.

Right now with 1 more win Colorado will have the most regular season wins they've had since 2003.
If they happen to win their bowl game it'll be their first bowl win in 20 years, and only like their 4th bowl appearance in that time.
 

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I feel this season is Prime’s high point at Colorado. If he doesn’t skip town after this it’s only going to plateau then fade.
Depends on what he has up his sleeve. Maybe nothing. JSU and CU have been predominantly on the backs of his sons and Travis Hunter. They'll all be drafted come spring.

I wonder if he just steps down from coaching entirely.
 

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Prime will reload... there is a method behind the madness. The hype is only getting started and the draft this year is going to be his coming out party. Colorado will have two of the most hyped players in the country go off the board in the first 10 picks.

Any QB that goes in there will make a fortune in NIL money and hopefully he successfully flips Juju Lewis. Colorado may be the only school more "hollywood" than USC and Juju could step in as the Day #1 starter.
 

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If the FSU job becomes available, do the Seminoles jump on Prime, or do they look for something more solid?
 

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Depends on what he has up his sleeve. Maybe nothing. JSU and CU have been predominantly on the backs of his sons and Travis Hunter. They'll all be drafted come spring.

I wonder if he just steps down from coaching entirely.
Interesting point about retirement.
 

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I remain a skeptic, but the Big 12 is so soft they could land a first round playoff bye. Which would be ridiculous hype, and a gift-wrapped trip to the semifinals for whoever lands the 5 seed.
 

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I remain a skeptic, but the Big 12 is so soft they could land a first round playoff bye. Which would be ridiculous hype, and a gift-wrapped trip to the semifinals for whoever lands the 5 seed.

Boise State would probably get the bye over Colorado if both were to win their conferences. ND vs Colorado playoff game in Boulder would be must see TV.
 

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If I was Prime, I don’t think I’d be measuring for the conference champ hat just yet. I think I’d pick Tech this weekend.
 
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