Eight Colorado opponents receive votes in first US LBM Coaches Poll

BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Nate Boerkircher #87 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is tackled by safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig #7 of the Colorado Buffaloes after a catch in the first quarter at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Once again, the Colorado Buffaloes have one of the toughest schedules in college football.

The newly-released preseason US LBM Coaches Poll confirmed that notion as eight of the Buffs’ 12 regular season opponents were ranked in the top 25 or receiving votes. After not receiving any votes in last year’s preseason poll, Colorado picked up two votes, meaning either one head coach ranked the Buffs No. 24 or two put them at No. 25.

In the Big 12 Conference, 10 teams earned at least one vote and five cracked the top 25.

Here’s a look at Colorado’s eight regular season opponents who received votes in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll:

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Sep 9, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) runs with the ball against Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) in the first quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Votes: 2

Matchup: Sept. 7 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, Nebraska)

2023 record: 5-7 (3-6 Big Ten)

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire speaks during the Red Raider Club kickoff luncheon, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

Votes: 4

Matchup: Nov. 9 at Jones AT&T Stadium (Lubbock, Texas)

2023 record: 7-6 (5-4 Big 12)

UCF Knights

Oct 22, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights mascot Knightro preform for the fans during a time out against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Votes: 4

Matchup: Sept. 28 at FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando,…

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Publish date : 2024-08-06 21:56:56

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