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Will Burnett

Senior Contributor & NFL Analyst

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Colorado showed what they could be, then came the second half

The Buffaloes 57-24 loss to Oklahoma State was more than another disappointing result. It was a reminder that Colorado’s biggest obstacle might be its inability to sustain its own success.

Oct 25, 2026

Football

Game Day

Buffs in the NFL: Week 6

Travis Hunter achieved something in Week 6 that the football world hasn't seen in more than 20 years. Landman and the Rams might be in trouble - and what does Cleveland's win on Sunday mean for Shedeur's future?

Oct 23, 2026

Football

Game Day

Buffs in the NFL: Week 5

Nate Landman was seemingly everywhere on Monday Night Football, delivering a performance that nearly stole the show. Travis Hunter continued making his mark in Jacksonville’s secondary, while Shedeur Sanders made an intriguing move off the field that could have implications for his NFL future.

Oct 15, 2026

Football

Buffs in the NFL: Week 4

Travis Hunter brought the boom on Sunday, continuing to gain his footing in consecutive weeks. Nate Landman quieted the critics, while Kahlil Benson bounced back from a tough week 3 and continued an impressive start to his rookie campaign.

Oct 8, 2026

Football

Game Day

Buffs in the NFL: Week 3

It was only a matter of time before Travis Hunter got his hands on one - and in Week 3, he finally did. Plus, another NFL Buff returned to Colorado for a wild Sunday Night Showdown.

Oct 1, 2026

Football

Game Day

Buffs in the NFL: Week 2

The NFL Buffs experienced a little bit of everything in Week 2, productive defensive performances and expanded offensive roles - even an uplifting reunion in Cleveland.

Sep 23, 2026

Week 3 at Northwestern was rough. Where does Colorado go from here?

Football

Game Day

Week 3 at Northwestern was rough. Where does Colorado go from here?

Four turnovers, three failed fourth-down attempts and a five-touchdown performance from Aidan Chiles sent the Buffaloes to their first loss of the season.

Sep 21, 2026

Football

Game Day

Buffs In The NFL: Week 1

The first week of the NFL season is officially in the books, and for former Colorado Buffaloes, it brought a little bit of everything. There were encouraging performances, a long-awaited return, a familiar face waiting patiently on the sideline and, unfortunately, the first bit of bad news of the season.

Sep 17, 2026

Buffs In The NFL: Who Is Playing In Week 1

Football

Game Day

Buffs In The NFL: Who Is Playing In Week 1

After a long, hot summer, the NFL is finally back! For some people, that means wings, beer, and screaming at the TV. For CU fans, though, it also means tracking the progression of our former Buffs as they make their mark at the next level. Here is a Week 1 matchup preview.

Sep 10, 2026

Five Former Buffs to Watch in the NFL This Season

Football

Opinion

Five Former Buffs to Watch in the NFL This Season

The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and several former Colorado Buffaloes enter the year with plenty at stake. I'll be following every former Buff across the NFL throughout the season, but before kickoff, I will start with my five most intriguing players to keep an eye on in 2026.

Sep 2, 2026

Football

Opinion

Go-Go vs. the Big 12: Who Blinks First?

With kickoff less than three weeks away, plenty of questions still surround Colorado. But none looms larger than the highly anticipated Go-Go offense, and whether it can live up to the hype for the Buffs in 2026.

Aug 13, 2026

What does success look like for Colorado in 2026?

Football

Opinion

What does success look like for Colorado in 2026?

Leaving the 2025 season behind, what will success look like in 2026 for Colorado?

Aug 11, 2026

Football

Getting to know Colorado DBs Cree Thomas, Nate Mitchell

BuffStampede.com reporter Will Burnett asked Colorado defensive backs Cree Thomas and Nate Mitchell some light-hearted questions about themselves and their teammates.

Jul 8, 2026