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- Pick/market: BuffBlitz.com publisher Brian Howell and Colorado football analyst William Gardner give thoughts on CU going into Week 2 vs.

- Pick/market: BuffBlitz.com publisher Brian Howell and Colorado reporter Mat Smith talk about CU Buffs football after a 14-13 win against Georgia Tech.

- Game breakdown: If all goes according to plan early, a large number of second- and third-string Colorado players could see significant opportunities against Weber State on Saturday.

- Colorado's 14-13 road win at Georgia Tech is meaningful after a 3-9 season, but the article warns against overrating it because the Yellow Jackets were also replacing a quarterback, both coordinators, and most prior snaps. - Colorado's ground game was the clear offensive bright spot, producing 183 rushing yards for its third-best rushing output in 38 games under Deion Sanders. - Colorado's defensive performance still carried warning signs because its 53.7 percent defensive success rate was close to last season's poor FBS mark. - Colorado left points on the field with a failed fourth down inside the Georgia Tech 5-yard line and a missed 38-yard field goal. - The article says Northwestern and Baylor will be more telling September road tests before October home games against Texas Tech and Utah clarify whether Colorado's start is real.

- Micah Welch emerged as Colorado's first-half offensive focal point at Georgia Tech with 48 rushing yards and a touchdown behind strong offensive-line play. - Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis completed only 6 of 14 passes for 41 yards before halftime, missing multiple downfield throws and failing on three straight attempts during a late scoring opportunity. - Colorado's defensive front initially struggled with Georgia Tech's physical rushing attack, although it limited Justice Haynes to 32 first-half rushing yards after his early explosive runs. - Colorado surrendered an end-to-end kickoff-return touchdown immediately after taking a 7-0 lead, turning special teams into the most damaging first-half breakdown.

- Injury: Colorado has released its depth chart for tomorrow's home opener at Weber State (page 5 on game notes).

- You saw, we were still in that game, those guys were out there competing against us, so we've still got a lot to grow." Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders was satisfied with the quarterback's performance. - Despite the win, the quarterback is looking ahead to the rest of the season.

- QB: Could have a staffer who's left-handed, but I don't know for sure...

- QB: Booth coaches are Xavier Adibi, Oliver Clear, Kenny Ingram, Pierson Prioleau, Andre Gurode, Grant Hammer, Justin Houlihan, AJ Smith, Joc Upton and Kyle Wagner.

- Pick/market: Colorado was deservedly well-represented in the Big 12's first release of its weekly football awards for 2026.

- Intel: Fresh off a season-opening win here's a look our projected depth chart for the Colorado football team's matchup with Weber State.

- Intel: Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders spoke to the media, as his team is a 34.5-point favorite against Weber State.

- Coaching: Postgame and weekly pressers are always going to be CU's YouTube channels, either BuffsTV or their football channel.

- Deion Sanders said Colorado made unacceptable special-teams mistakes against Georgia Tech but answered late with Boo Carter's blocked field goal in the 14-13 win. - Sanders defended freshman quarterback Julian Lewis after three difficult quarters, emphasizing that Lewis stayed composed and took advantage of the late go-ahead touchdown moment. - Sanders praised Chauncey Gooden as dominant enough at offensive line to earn defensive snaps, saying Gooden did his job when used on defense. - Sanders highlighted Micah Welch's persistence after Welch stayed through portal pressure and contributed meaningfully in the opener. - Colorado's postgame praise also included coordinators Brennan Marion and Chris Marve, signaling staff confidence after the narrow road win.

- KICKER: Expect a few changes to CU's special teams this weekend.

- OL/WR: Here's what I saw in today's Well Off Media video: -DL Sedrick Smith was stretching and looked healthy.

- OL/DL: Colorado football player Chauncey Gooden got the start on the offensive line last week, while also playing on the defensive line.

- OL/TE: Rolling out a new feature for the site, as William Gardner is going to do a weekly "trench report," looking more into the OL/TE and front seven on defense.

- Defense: Colorado's Lamont Lester Jr.

- DL: Some Monday notes, including the Buffs cleaning up on Big 12 awards.

- Defense: That's complicated and a little unclear in the Big 12...

- DL: Considering how the past few months have gone, I wouldn't rule anything out haha.

- Intel: Leo Rivera and I preview tomorrow's game: Colorado football analysis: Previewing CU Buffs vs.

- LB: On Saturday afternoon, the Colorado football team will host Weber State in the first game of the 2026 season at Folsom Field in Boulder.

- Colorado's nickel coverage remains a concern after Makari Vickers struggled against Georgia Tech and Jah Jah Boyd did little better, while safeties coach Vonn Bell praised Boyd's versatility but emphasized continued playbook and assignment development rather than announcing a promotion. - Colorado offensive lineman Yahya Attia played only 11 offensive snaps against Georgia Tech, and the writer proposes more center or guard work against Weber State if the starters establish control early, not a confirmed change to the starting interior line. - Colorado defensive lineman Tyler Moore logged just four defensive snaps against Georgia Tech, with the writer advocating more work for Moore and possibly Sedrick Smith to rest the leading linemen in a position group described as thin, contingent on the game allowing those substitutions. - Colorado receiver Ernest Campbell reportedly practiced well during Weber State week and could receive more playing time, but the article treats that increase as a possibility and notes that his speed has not yet translated into a demonstrated game-day role.

- Intel: A look at this week's opponent from Weber State beat writer Brett Hein.

- Intel: Weber State should be a great opportunity for a lot of younger players to see snaps

- Intel: All 3 votes in the AP Poll came from David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News

- Intel: Colorado's experience was highlighted in 247Sports' Week 1 takeaways.

- Intel: TOUCHDOWN Micah Welch punches it in with a 5 yard run ⚪️⚪️⚫️⚫️ | #GoBuffs