Colorado Football: Today’s Game Schedule Revealed
In Week 8 of the college football season, the Colorado Buffaloes will not take to the field. After a thrilling 24-17 victory over the ranked Iowa State Cyclones, the team enters its first bye week of the season.
Colorado Buffaloes Record and Performance
The Buffaloes currently hold a record of 3-4, including a 1-3 standing in Big 12 conference play. This bye week comes at a crucial time, offering the team an opportunity to recuperate physically and mentally after seven consecutive games.
Key Players and Injuries
Having recently celebrated their finest win so far, the Buffaloes face several key injuries. The week off should allow injured players to recover and prepare for their upcoming matches.
- Current Run Defense: 188 yards allowed per game
- Rank: Second-worst in the Big 12
Looking Ahead: Future Matches
As the Buffaloes regroup, they have a critical game coming up in Week 9 against the Utah Utes. This next matchup will take place in Salt Lake City and is highly anticipated, especially since Utah is projected to be a ranked team.
According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Colorado has a 16.1% chance of overcoming their rivals in this clash.
Colorado Buffaloes 2023 Schedule and Results
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Tech | Loss 10-27 |
| 2 | Delaware | Win 31-7 |
| 3 | at Houston | Loss 20-36 |
| 4 | vs. Wyoming | Win 37-20 |
| 5 | vs. BYU | Loss 21-24 |
| 6 | at TCU | Loss 21-35 |
| 7 | vs. Iowa State | Win 24-17 |
| 9 | at No. 18 Utah | Upcoming |
As the Buffaloes prepare for their next game, continued improvement in their overall performance will be vital. Achieving bowl eligibility will require them to secure three more wins in the remaining fixtures of the season.
