Colorado Buffaloes

The Colorado Buffaloes play in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains at Folsom Field, one of the most picturesque settings in college football. The program has swung between eras of true national relevance and rebuilding, most recently drawing massive national attention under coach Deion Sanders. Colorado's black-and-gold has a history of producing dynamic offensive talent and headline-grabbing seasons. A charter Big 12 member that returned home in 2024, the Buffaloes remain one of the sport's most-watched programs.

Colorado football began in 1890 and has won 28 conference championships across its history. The program's signature achievement came in 1990, when the Buffaloes won a share of the national championship (with Georgia Tech) under coach Bill McCartney, taking the AP, FWAA, and other major polls. Colorado was a charter member of the Big 12 before spending 13 seasons in the Pac-12, returning to the Big 12 in 2024. The program's history of periodic national prominence has made it one of college football's more storied mid-major-turned-power programs.