The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season. They are the result of a deep dive into the analytics, an assessment of subjective factors and, when necessary, flips of the coin. No conference has more parity. The parity leads to chaos, and the chaos creates an endlessly compelling product that is not always easy to unscramble. The … [Read more...] about Big 12 power rankings (Week 3): Iowa State is the new No. 1, followed by Utah, after turbulent Saturday
CU Buffs look to get back on track with Wyoming coming to Boulder
A quarter of the way through the season, the Colorado Buffaloes are already facing a gut-check moment. “You need to have a self-examination,” head coach Deion Sanders told his team in the locker room after a 36-20 loss at Houston Friday night. Sanders, who also warned against pointing fingers, included himself among those who need to look in the mirror. “I take full … [Read more...] about CU Buffs look to get back on track with Wyoming coming to Boulder
Keeler: CU Buffs QB Julian Lewis might salvage 2025. But Ju Ju and Pat Shurmur would be disaster
HOUSTON — Screens won’t save Deion Sanders’ dreams. Georgia Tech left a bruise. Houston left four or five. But come on, folks. Do you really trust CU Buffs freshman quarterback Julian Lewis in the hands of Pat Shurmur? Would you really let Pencil Pat take your Lamborghini out for a test drive while he leaves the parking brake on? One win in three games calls for drastic … [Read more...] about Keeler: CU Buffs QB Julian Lewis might salvage 2025. But Ju Ju and Pat Shurmur would be disaster
Renck & File: CSU’s Jay Norvell approaches stretch that will determine his future
When Jay Norvell talked about creating Canvas Chaos, this isn’t what he had in mind. The Rams are 1-1, but it feels worse after their escape against Northern Colorado. There are no Secret Santa gifts needed for Norvell at the office Christmas party after an all-time shocking reversal of a touchdown catch by the Bears. And whether it was or wasn’t a reception is not even the … [Read more...] about Renck & File: CSU’s Jay Norvell approaches stretch that will determine his future
Keeler: Deion Sanders’ CU Buffs couldn’t escape hard truth at Houston: They’re soft
HOUSTON — Staub in the dark, here, but maybe the Buffs are just … soft? CU put on the mother of all arm-tackling clinics Friday night at Houston. The Buffs couldn’t wrap if you handed them a bucket of Amazon.com gift cards. Short version, in case you missed it: Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman set a new collegiate-best in rushing yards. He got there by halftime. After the … [Read more...] about Keeler: Deion Sanders’ CU Buffs couldn’t escape hard truth at Houston: They’re soft