Early 2026 Colorado Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Jack Carlough of Buffs Insider to preview Colorado's 2026 season.

The guys discuss expectations for quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis, a fast-paced offensive attack, and how the Buffaloes will replace key pieces on defense, including a new defensive coordinator. Plus, a look at Colorado's schedule, impact transfers, and what year three under Deion Sanders could look like in Boulder.

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(0:00) Coaching Changes

(3:47) Quarterbacks

(5:40) Running Backs

(6:38) Wide Receivers

(8:30) Offensive Line

(10:18) Expectations at Offense

(13:00) Boo Carter

(15:25) Secondary

(16:30) Defensive Line

(18:55) Linebackers

(19:40) Schedule Breakdown

(22:30) Deion Sanders

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