
Colorado Buffaloes (@CUBuffsFootball)
Deion Sanders (3rd year) (13-11)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 6.4 - 5.6 (#69) | SOS: (#45)
Power (#49) | Off (#48) | Def (#47) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 6.4 - 5.6 (#69) | SOS: (#45)

Colorado's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Thu 8/28 | Colorado vs Georgia Tech | +3.5 | 56.5 | U | Y | ||
Fri 9/5 | Colorado vs Delaware | -27 | |||||
Fri 9/12 | Colorado at Houston | -3.5 | |||||
Fri 9/19 | Colorado vs Wyoming | -20.5 | |||||
Fri 9/26 | Colorado vs BYU | +2 | |||||
Fri 10/3 | Colorado at TCU | +9 | |||||
Fri 10/10 | Colorado vs Iowa State | +3 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Fri 10/24 | Colorado at Utah | +7 | |||||
Fri 10/31 | Colorado vs Arizona | -10 | |||||
Fri 11/7 | Colorado at West Virginia | -3 | |||||
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Fri 11/21 | Colorado vs Arizona State | +6 | |||||
Fri 11/28 | Colorado at Kansas State | +12 |
Record Prediction: 6.4 - 5.6 #69
Schedule Rating: #45
Future 2026 Schedule
Colorado's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
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Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
Thu 8/29 | Colorado vs North Dakota State | -9.0 | 59.0 | W 31 - 26 | U | N | |
Sat 9/7 | Colorado at Nebraska | +6.5 | 55.0 | L 10 - 28 | U | N | |
Sat 9/14 | Colorado at Colorado State | -7.5 | 58.5 | W 28 - 9 | U | Y | |
Sat 9/21 | Colorado vs Baylor | -2.5 | 52.5 | W 38 - 31 | O | Y | |
Sat 9/28 | Colorado at UCF | +12.5 | 60.5 | W 48 - 21 | O | Y | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 10/12 | Colorado vs Kansas State | +3.5 | 54.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
Sat 10/19 | Colorado at Arizona | +2.5 | 57.5 | W 34 - 7 | U | Y | |
Sat 10/26 | Colorado vs Cincinnati | -6.0 | 57.0 | W 34 - 23 | U | Y | |
BYE WEEK | |||||||
Sat 11/9 | Colorado at Texas Tech | -5.0 | 62.0 | W 41 - 27 | O | Y | |
Sat 11/16 | Colorado vs Utah | -13.5 | 43.5 | W 49 - 24 | O | Y | |
Sat 11/23 | Colorado vs Kansas | -2.5 | 59.0 | L 21 - 37 | U | N | |
Fri 11/29 | Colorado vs Oklahoma State | -14.5 | 66.5 | W 52 - 0 | U | Y | |
Sat 12/28 | Colorado vs BYU | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 14 - 36 | U | N |
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (B12: 7 - 3)
Spread Record 9 - 4 - 0 | O/U 5 - 8
2025 class: 209 points #37
2024 class: 130 points #119
2023 class: 218 points #30
2022 class: 192 points #47
2021 class: 167 points #65
Average Class Ranking: #60
Average Recruiting Points: 183
2024 class: 130 points #119
2023 class: 218 points #30
2022 class: 192 points #47
2021 class: 167 points #65
Average Class Ranking: #60
Average Recruiting Points: 183
Class Averages
Big 12 Class: 201 #49
Power 4 Class: 225 #49
FBS Class: 179 #69
Big 12 Class: 201 #49
Power 4 Class: 225 #49
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 203 points #36
2019 class: 195 points #44
2018 class: 187 points #53
2017 class: 204 points #35
2016 class: 160 points #69
Average Class Ranking: #47
Average Recruiting Points: 190
2019 class: 195 points #44
2018 class: 187 points #53
2017 class: 204 points #35
2016 class: 160 points #69
Average Class Ranking: #47
Average Recruiting Points: 190
 
Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kaidon Salter (Tr) | 147 | 261 | 56% | 1886 | 15 | 6 | 7.2 |
Ryan Staub | 0 | 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kaidon Salter (Tr) | 114 | 587 | 7 | 5.1 | 41 |
Dallan Hayden | 64 | 196 | 1 | 3.1 | 27 |
Micah Welch | 43 | 186 | 4 | 4.3 | 25 |
Charlie Offerdahl | 26 | 119 | 1 | 4.6 | 39 |
Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Williams (Tr) | 30 | 588 | 5 | 19.6 | 72 |
Jack Hestera (Tr) | 24 | 340 | 4 | 14.2 | 32 |
Drelon Miller | 32 | 277 | 3 | 8.7 | 49 |
Omarion Miller | 10 | 216 | 1 | 21.6 | 58 |
Defensive Coordinator Robert Livingston
Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reginald Hughes (Tr) | 83 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Martavius French (Tr) | 80 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Dylahn McKinney | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Tawfiq Byard (Tr) | 54 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arden Walker | 33 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Keaten Wade | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Reginald Hughes (Tr) | 83 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Amari McNeill | 25 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dylahn McKinney | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Carter Stoutmire | 42 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Preston Hodge | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 50% #88
Offense Returning Production: 44% #98
Defense Returning Production: 55% #64
Overall Returning Production: 50% #88
Offense Returning Production: 44% #98
Defense Returning Production: 55% #64
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #23
22 Commits, 86.5 Avg Rating
49% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 31% TY
2025 Portal Class #23
22 Commits, 86.5 Avg Rating
49% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 31% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 690.00 #74
Offense Talent #63 | Defense Talent #73
2024 #54 | 2023 #40 | 2022 #61 | 2021 #47
2025 Talent Rating: 690.00 #74
Offense Talent #63 | Defense Talent #73
2024 #54 | 2023 #40 | 2022 #61 | 2021 #47
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 7 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
2022 Record: 1 - 11
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 2 - 10 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 4
Four Year Record: 14 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 18 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 9 - 19
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 7 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
2022 Record: 1 - 11
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 8
Spread: 2 - 10 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 4
Four Year Record: 14 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 18 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 9 - 19
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 4 - 8
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2020 Record: 4 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 1
Spread: 4 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 2
2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2018 Record: 5 - 7
2018 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 32 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 39 - 39 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 21 - 39
2021 Record: 4 - 8
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2020 Record: 4 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 3 - 1
Spread: 4 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 2
2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2018 Record: 5 - 7
2018 Conf Record: 2 - 7
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 32 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 39 - 39 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 21 - 39
Colorado Recent Bowl History | |||||
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Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
2024 | Alamo Bowl | Colorado vs BYU | -3.0 | 55.5 | L 14 - 36 |
2020 | Alamo Bowl | Colorado vs Texas | +9.5 | 63.5 | L 23 - 55 |
2016 | Alamo Bowl | Colorado vs Oklahoma State | -2.0 | 64.0 | L 8 - 38 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | .24 (35) | 44% (48) | 4.34 (28) | 31.4 (19) | 41% | 40% | .09 (22) | 38% (30) | 3.3 (21) | 30.2 (103) |
Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | .21 (58) | 41% (77) | 4.24 (33) | 28.7 (94) | 38% | 67% | .3 (123) | 47% (128) | 4.29 (113) | 28.4 (57) |
More Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 13 | 26:03 (115) | 19.7 (65) | 41% | 40% | 7.1 (118) | 62.8 (117) | 0.9 (25) | 1.8 | 6.7 (18) | 2.8 (13) | 2 |
Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 12 | 27:34 (126) | 21.2 (69) | 38% | 67% | 8.9 (132) | 71.2 (125) | 0.9 (11) | 1.8 | 5.5 (77) | 2.3 (46) | 1 |
Overall Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
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2024 Offense | 13 | 32.9 | 38.7 | 32.2 | 44.5% (48) | 4.34 (28) | 0.9 | 20 | 368 | 66 | 302 | 2.7 | 37% (133) | 63% (2) | 44% (73) | 45% (34) | 17% (97) | .24 (35) |
2024 Defense | 13 | 23.1 | 22.5 | 18.4 | 38.4% (30) | 3.3 (21) | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% (93) | 47% (46) | 40% (43) | 36% (17) | 20% (13) | .09 (22) |
Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
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2023 Offense | 12 | 28.2 | 35.5 | 20.8 | 41.4% (77) | 4.24 (33) | 0.9 | 21 | 364 | 69 | 295 | 2.3 | 35% (131) | 65% (1) | 36% (127) | 44% (45) | 17% (90) | .21 (58) |
2023 Defense | 12 | 34.8 | 33.8 | 35.8 | 47.4% (128) | 4.29 (113) | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (45) | 51% (95) | 48% (115) | 48% (128) | 16% (82) | .3 (123) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Offense | 13 | 37% (133) | 44% (73) | 24.2 | 66 | 2.7 | 15 (96) | .08 (94) | 2.76 (110) | 82% (16) | 11% (104) | 0.86 (121) |
2024 Defense | 13 | 53% (93) | 40% (43) | - | - | - | - | .06 (37) | 2.87 (47) | 78% (98) | 12% (19) | 1.06 (100) |
Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 12 | 35% (131) | 36% (127) | 29.8 | 68.9 | 2.3 | 12 (116) | -.01 (127) | 3.08 (75) | 73% (76) | 12% (111) | 0.94 (98) |
2023 Defense | 12 | 48% (45) | 48% (115) | - | - | - | - | .24 (114) | 3.14 (78) | 88% (130) | 10% (68) | 1.03 (87) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Offense | 13 | 63% (2) | 45% (34) | 25.9 | 35.2 | 302 | 8.6 | 11.7 | 35 (3) | 8 (40) | .34 (32) | 1.6 (53) | 33% (96) | 35% (27) | .47 (18) | 6% (78) | 2.1 (54) |
2024 Defense | 13 | 47% (46) | 36% (17) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (39) | .13 (24) | 1.6 (61) | 35% (25) | 29% (50) | .24 (41) | 8% (18) | 1.9 (31) |
Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 Offense | 12 | 65% (1) | 44% (45) | 26.9 | 39.5 | 294.7 | 7.5 | 11 | 29 (18) | 4 (2) | .32 (53) | 1.5 (87) | 34% (106) | 34% (34) | .52 (15) | 5% (40) | 2.2 (22) |
2023 Defense | 12 | 51% (95) | 48% (128) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (67) | .39 (116) | 1.5 (49) | 30% (99) | 39% (131) | .51 (128) | 6% (84) | 2 (66) |
Team Notes (5/1) Watch Fr WR Q Gibson, will play early and KR ❌
(4/11) RB Augustave no longer on team, led RB LY ❌
(4/4) So. Jordan Seaton (OT) a top OT via PFF ❌
(3/19) QB1? Salter likely, Fr. Lewis ❌
(3/19) RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers? ❌
(3/19) WR rebuild, have added a lot of talent ❌
(3/19) OL returns 3/5, 3 portal adds. Should improve ❌
(3/19) Def much improved LY, new leaders needed ❌
(4/11) RB Augustave no longer on team, led RB LY ❌
(4/4) So. Jordan Seaton (OT) a top OT via PFF ❌
(3/19) QB1? Salter likely, Fr. Lewis ❌
(3/19) RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers? ❌
(3/19) WR rebuild, have added a lot of talent ❌
(3/19) OL returns 3/5, 3 portal adds. Should improve ❌
(3/19) Def much improved LY, new leaders needed ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/19) Prime added a lot of stars as coaches ❌
(3/19) Great job, but now w/o Hunter/Shedeur? ❌
(3/19) Great job, but now w/o Hunter/Shedeur? ❌
Power Ratings Overall: 5.88 #50
Offense: 16.17 #55
Defense: 10.29 #39
SP+ Overall: 3.9 #48
SP+ Offense: 30.0 #41
SP+ Defense: 26.1 #54
Offense: 16.17 #55
Defense: 10.29 #39
SP+ Overall: 3.9 #48
SP+ Offense: 30.0 #41
SP+ Defense: 26.1 #54
Returning Prod COLO lost their '24 starting QB (100%) #1
Returning Production: 50% #88
Offense: 44% #98 | Defense: 55% #64
OL Prod: 76% #27, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 4494 #10 | From Portal: 2029 #14
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 30% #103
Def Front Seven: 61% - Secondary: 50%
Returning Production: 50% #88
Offense: 44% #98 | Defense: 55% #64
OL Prod: 76% #27, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 4494 #10 | From Portal: 2029 #14
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 30% #103
Def Front Seven: 61% - Secondary: 50%
Roster Team Talent #74 Blue Chips: 19% #25
Offense Talent #63 Defense Talent #73
Crootin Class #37 - 4 YR Rank #60
Portal Class #23 - 22 players, 87 Avg
49% of Roster from Portal, 31% TY
40 New Players, 48% of '25 Roster #84
Offense Talent #63 Defense Talent #73
Crootin Class #37 - 4 YR Rank #60
Portal Class #23 - 22 players, 87 Avg
49% of Roster from Portal, 31% TY
40 New Players, 48% of '25 Roster #84
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 6.4 - 5.6 #69
Vegas Win Total Record: 6.5 - 5.5
Schedule Rating: 51 #45
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Vegas Win Total Record: 6.5 - 5.5
Schedule Rating: 51 #45
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Scoring Scoring: 32.9 - 23.1 (28 - 35) in '24
Scoring at Home: 39 - 23 | Road: 32 - 18
OC: Pat Shurmur - in his second season
DC: Robert Livingston - in his second season
Scoring at Home: 39 - 23 | Road: 32 - 18
OC: Pat Shurmur - in his second season
DC: Robert Livingston - in his second season
Records 2024 Record: 9 - 4 (9 - 4 - 0) (B12: 7 - 3)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 4 - 1) (B12: 1 - 8)
2022 Record: 1 - 11 (2 - 10 - 0) (B12: 1 - 8)
4 Yr Record: (14 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (32 - 47)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 4 - 1) (B12: 1 - 8)
2022 Record: 1 - 11 (2 - 10 - 0) (B12: 1 - 8)
4 Yr Record: (14 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (32 - 47)
'24 OffenseVery Pass heavy Offense 63%, Run: 37%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 45%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Good when off Schedule 35%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 45%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Good when off Schedule 35%
'24 DefenseGood DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.3 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Awful Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 65%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Good Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 3.3 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Awful Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 65%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Team NotesWatch Fr WR Q Gibson, will play early and KR
RB Augustave no longer on team, led RB LY
So. Jordan Seaton (OT) a top OT via PFF
QB1? Salter likely, Fr. Lewis
RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers?
WR rebuild, have added a lot of talent
OL returns 3/5, 3 portal adds. Should improve
Def much improved LY, new leaders needed
Prime added a lot of stars as coaches
Great job, but now w/o Hunter/Shedeur?
RB Augustave no longer on team, led RB LY
So. Jordan Seaton (OT) a top OT via PFF
QB1? Salter likely, Fr. Lewis
RBs bad LY in passing Off. Any ballers?
WR rebuild, have added a lot of talent
OL returns 3/5, 3 portal adds. Should improve
Def much improved LY, new leaders needed
Prime added a lot of stars as coaches
Great job, but now w/o Hunter/Shedeur?