Deion Sanders returns for his fourth season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes after a difficult 3-9 campaign (1-8 in the Big 12). Major changes are in place with new coordinators on both sides of the ball. QB Julian Lewis had a few starts last season and could become a good passing quarterback if he can get his completion rate up. Top running back Micah Welch returns, and the Buffs have added Alabama transfer Richard Young to bolster the running back room. Dekalon Taylor should also provide added depth, provided he stays healthy. Colorado lost their top receiver, Omarion Miller, to the transfer portal, but returns five of their top eight pass catchers from a year ago and has high hopes for Texas transfer DeAndre Moore. Houston transfer center Demetrius Hunter anchors a new-look offensive line. New offensive coordinator Brennan Marion will look to get his offense firing on all cylinders.

It would be an understatement to say the Buffaloes are rebuilding their defense, as the turnover has been as high as any other team in the country. The Buffaloes have lost their top 10 tacklers from a year ago. New defensive coordinator Chris Marve will have his hands full trying to put together a competitive group to compete in the Big 12. Every projected starter on this year’s team is a transfer, mainly from smaller conferences.

Quentin Gibson returns as kick returner and will look to put the Colorado offense in good field position to start drives. The offense appears well ahead of the defense and will likely need to carry the load in many games. Punter Damon Greaves returns. Colorado lost their projected starting field goal kicker, Josh McCormick, in June and will look to the inexperienced Elliott Arnold to kick field goals. It shapes up as another adventurous year in Boulder — exactly what you’d expect from a Coach Prime team.