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2025 Season Expectations

GRM said:
This is my 1st half of the season expectations:

First, I hate these pre-season predictions mags, they seem to just dump on Prime. Nat'l media thing. I think it is based on TH, SS and other leaving to NFL, without even looking at who is back or who will replace them. Replacing the guys we lost will be difficult, but our overall recruiting (hs + transfers) has been top-3 in the B12 for the past 2 seasons. Some of our transfers are now Jrs and Seniors with some experience. We now have an established culture and a bunch of good/great players returning. After the year 1 coaching turnover, this coaching staff seems to have gelled, and the new coaches are welcome additions.

Heading into the season it is the defense. I'm projecting that our defense is further ahead than it was early last season. Same DC/same scheme, a fair number of impact players returning, the infusion a few key transfers, and the group is pretty experienced in the 2 deep. The LBs are an unknown, but if the DLine is top-4 in the B-12, this will makes there job much easier. Ourlads has us playing a 3-4 multiple base, using our Edges as multiple OLBs, which may give CU a wrinkle. I like the DBs and think they will gel--3 of the starting 5 played substantial snaps last year, most of the transfers coming in have experience. Having 4 of the first 5 games at home should bode well for defensive intensity. Also, we may find that the re-tooled O makes things easier on the defense if we avoid the huge TOP discrepancies.

The Oline has to be incrementally better. They are bigger and deeper than past years. It looks like outside of Seaton, it will be mostly experienced touted transfers, however we still have 3 vets Houston, Harden and Brown with experience in the 2-deep. We know that Smalls can block at TE, Atkins may open up that position more. Ideally, the Oline is improved hence at least a mediocore running game from the Rbs, however we have Salter's legs to supplement. I do expect some rough patches with a new QBs and Wrs, but we have substantial talent. The O scheme etc... will be much different, so I don't think any of the past two years film will be helpful to our early opponents--a few opposing defenses may be flat-footed early. Again 4 of first 5 games at home is a plus, and @Hou is winnable. See below. D may have to win a couple of those home games, but if the O can steadily grow, we should win games.

Finally, I love the way CU's schedule is breaking. GA Tech pick-em, yet Buffs might be slight favorite, Friday night game so Folsom should be electric. @ Houston is a night game and Houston is implementing a ton of moving parts--per Ourlads 9 of the 11 starters on O are new transfers, 6 of the 11 on D are new transfers. If CU gets early season growth, momentum, and confidence the Buffs may be in great shape. Last year, except for first half v @NU (we did outscore them in 2nd half), CU played quite well on the road last season. An opening road win will build confidence. When the schedule came out, I pegged BYU as the key early game. With Retzaff out, I think all bets are off for them. They will be playing CU as game 4, but with a new QB they could get upset by Stanford or @East Carolina (they won 8 last year beating NC State in their bowl) and not be riding high. They will be coming off back to back road games and perhaps a short week of travel. If BYU is shaky, we could be 5-0 or 4-1 going @TCU, which I feel is winnable. TCU could be 1-3, given they have games @UNC, @Ari St and play SMU. Win that and IA State does not look insurmountable.

2nd half of the season looks tougher, but last year the B-12 flipped upside down.
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Dude - throw that in ChatGPT and put it at the top. No one is reading that.
 
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GRM said:
This is my 1st half of the season expectations:

First, I hate these pre-season predictions mags, they seem to just dump on Prime. Nat'l media thing. I think it is based on TH, SS and other leaving to NFL, without even looking at who is back or who will replace them. Replacing the guys we lost will be difficult, but our overall recruiting (hs + transfers) has been top-3 in the B12 for the past 2 seasons. Some of our transfers are now Jrs and Seniors with some experience. We now have an established culture and a bunch of good/great players returning. After the year 1 coaching turnover, this coaching staff seems to have gelled, and the new coaches are welcome additions.

Heading into the season it is the defense. I'm projecting that our defense is further ahead than it was early last season. Same DC/same scheme, a fair number of impact players returning, the infusion a few key transfers, and the group is pretty experienced in the 2 deep. The LBs are an unknown, but if the DLine is top-4 in the B-12, this will makes there job much easier. Ourlads has us playing a 3-4 multiple base, using our Edges as multiple OLBs, which may give CU a wrinkle. I like the DBs and think they will gel--3 of the starting 5 played substantial snaps last year, most of the transfers coming in have experience. Having 4 of the first 5 games at home should bode well for defensive intensity. Also, we may find that the re-tooled O makes things easier on the defense if we avoid the huge TOP discrepancies.

The Oline has to be incrementally better. They are bigger and deeper than past years. It looks like outside of Seaton, it will be mostly experienced touted transfers, however we still have 3 vets Houston, Harden and Brown with experience in the 2-deep. We know that Smalls can block at TE, Atkins may open up that position more. Ideally, the Oline is improved hence at least a mediocore running game from the Rbs, however we have Salter's legs to supplement. I do expect some rough patches with a new QBs and Wrs, but we have substantial talent. The O scheme etc... will be much different, so I don't think any of the past two years film will be helpful to our early opponents--a few opposing defenses may be flat-footed early. Again 4 of first 5 games at home is a plus, and @Hou is winnable. See below. D may have to win a couple of those home games, but if the O can steadily grow, we should win games.

Finally, I love the way CU's schedule is breaking. GA Tech pick-em, yet Buffs might be slight favorite, Friday night game so Folsom should be electric. @ Houston is a night game and Houston is implementing a ton of moving parts--per Ourlads 9 of the 11 starters on O are new transfers, 6 of the 11 on D are new transfers. If CU gets early season growth, momentum, and confidence the Buffs may be in great shape. Last year, except for first half v @NU (we did outscore them in 2nd half), CU played quite well on the road last season. An opening road win will build confidence. When the schedule came out, I pegged BYU as the key early game. With Retzaff out, I think all bets are off for them. They will be playing CU as game 4, but with a new QB they could get upset by Stanford or @East Carolina (they won 8 last year beating NC State in their bowl) and not be riding high. They will be coming off back to back road games and perhaps a short week of travel. If BYU is shaky, we could be 5-0 or 4-1 going @TCU, which I feel is winnable. TCU could be 1-3, given they have games @UNC, @Ari St and play SMU. Win that and IA State does not look insurmountable.

2nd half of the season looks tougher, but last year the B-12 flipped upside down.
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Bear Fiend said:
Wait. Is Saban really coming in as an analyst? Could be a help.
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I honestly have no clue what Luke is talking about in this thread. He was saying no one’s proven because all we’ve seen is film, which is literally proving they can play. Then switched to saying Saban wasn’t great in the NFL when we I was talking about his evaluation and trust of a player in college.
 
Greg thinks we are going to be a B12 playoff spoiler, but stopped short of saying he thought we could make the playoff.

Greg McElroy Warns Big 12 Programs as He Makes Stance Clear on Deion Sanders’ Colorado
ESPN analyst Greg McElroy issued a bold warning to Big 12 programs, highlighting Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes as a potential playoff spoiler in 2025. On his podcast Always College Football, McElroy praised Colorado’s turnaround, noting their 9-4 record in 2024, a stark improvement from 1-11 two years prior. Despite losing stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to the NFL, McElroy believes Colorado’s depth, bolstered by transfers like quarterback Kaidon Salter and five-star freshman Julian Lewis, makes them dangerous. He cautioned that the Buffaloes could upset top conference teams, potentially derailing their College Football Playoff aspirations. Fans on X echoed his optimism, pointing to Sanders’ recruiting and coaching intensity. Colorado opens against Georgia Tech on August 29, and with a favorable Big 12 schedule, McElroy sees them as a dark horse to watch. #GregMcElroy #Big12Programs #DeionSanders

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GRM said:
This is my 1st half of the season expectations:

First, I hate these pre-season predictions mags, they seem to just dump on Prime. Nat'l media thing. I think it is based on TH, SS and other leaving to NFL, without even looking at who is back or who will replace them. Replacing the guys we lost will be difficult, but our overall recruiting (hs + transfers) has been top-3 in the B12 for the past 2 seasons. Some of our transfers are now Jrs and Seniors with some experience. We now have an established culture and a bunch of good/great players returning. After the year 1 coaching turnover, this coaching staff seems to have gelled, and the new coaches are welcome additions.

Heading into the season it is the defense. I'm projecting that our defense is further ahead than it was early last season. Same DC/same scheme, a fair number of impact players returning, the infusion a few key transfers, and the group is pretty experienced in the 2 deep. The LBs are an unknown, but if the DLine is top-4 in the B-12, this will makes there job much easier. Ourlads has us playing a 3-4 multiple base, using our Edges as multiple OLBs, which may give CU a wrinkle. I like the DBs and think they will gel--3 of the starting 5 played substantial snaps last year, most of the transfers coming in have experience. Having 4 of the first 5 games at home should bode well for defensive intensity. Also, we may find that the re-tooled O makes things easier on the defense if we avoid the huge TOP discrepancies.

The Oline has to be incrementally better. They are bigger and deeper than past years. It looks like outside of Seaton, it will be mostly experienced touted transfers, however we still have 3 vets Houston, Harden and Brown with experience in the 2-deep. We know that Smalls can block at TE, Atkins may open up that position more. Ideally, the Oline is improved hence at least a mediocore running game from the Rbs, however we have Salter's legs to supplement. I do expect some rough patches with a new QBs and Wrs, but we have substantial talent. The O scheme etc... will be much different, so I don't think any of the past two years film will be helpful to our early opponents--a few opposing defenses may be flat-footed early. Again 4 of first 5 games at home is a plus, and @Hou is winnable. See below. D may have to win a couple of those home games, but if the O can steadily grow, we should win games.

Finally, I love the way CU's schedule is breaking. GA Tech pick-em, yet Buffs might be slight favorite, Friday night game so Folsom should be electric. @ Houston is a night game and Houston is implementing a ton of moving parts--per Ourlads 9 of the 11 starters on O are new transfers, 6 of the 11 on D are new transfers. If CU gets early season growth, momentum, and confidence the Buffs may be in great shape. Last year, except for first half v @NU (we did outscore them in 2nd half), CU played quite well on the road last season. An opening road win will build confidence. When the schedule came out, I pegged BYU as the key early game. With Retzaff out, I think all bets are off for them. They will be playing CU as game 4, but with a new QB they could get upset by Stanford or @East Carolina (they won 8 last year beating NC State in their bowl) and not be riding high. They will be coming off back to back road games and perhaps a short week of travel. If BYU is shaky, we could be 5-0 or 4-1 going @TCU, which I feel is winnable. TCU could be 1-3, given they have games @UNC, @Ari St and play SMU. Win that and IA State does not look insurmountable.

2nd half of the season looks tougher, but last year the B-12 flipped upside down.
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Mtn?

Kidding. Good post. I think this team makes a bowl game, but I'm thinking 8-4. Offense should be more balanced, but I can't take that to the bank until we watch this team play. Defense legit.

Got GT, KSU, TCU, and ASU as losses right now. I have BYU down as a win for us. That defense (DC's Jay Hill-who I think we talked about briefly as a HC candidate....no idea why he isn't a head coach at this level right now) won't get away with all that exotic **** they showed in the bowl game, and QB's an obvious question. Didn't ISU lose a bunch? I swore I heard Josh Pate say that.
 
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These are some fun highlights to watch. He is a very accurate college passer. He dropped some absolute darts throughout the video. One thing I noticed that I hope Shurmer takes advantage of: he is excellent throwing on the run with a moving pocket. It almost seems like his accuracy somehow gets better when he's moving. I also like that he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble. He uses it when he needs to and not just because he can.
 
Bread said:


These are some fun highlights to watch. He is a very accurate college passer. He dropped some absolute darts throughout the video. One thing I noticed that I hope Shurmer takes advantage of: he is excellent throwing on the run with a moving pocket. It almost seems like his accuracy somehow gets better when he's moving. I also like that he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble. He uses it when he needs to and not just because he can.
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I like his quick release and it looks like he has great vision passing and rushing.
 
Bread said:


These are some fun highlights to watch. He is a very accurate college passer. He dropped some absolute darts throughout the video. One thing I noticed that I hope Shurmer takes advantage of: he is excellent throwing on the run with a moving pocket. It almost seems like his accuracy somehow gets better when he's moving. I also like that he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble. He uses it when he needs to and not just because he can.
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That's the biggest thing in his game I noticed, accuracy. Hell he was dropping them in a bucket and had better arm strength than I anticipated. Plus you're right, he can use his legs when need be.
 
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78pike said:
HI, Ga Tech fan and alum here now living in Colorado. Not here to troll or anything but if anyone has any questions about our team I would be happy to share what I can in the spirit of friendly exchange. Looking forward to a fun opening game.
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As the game approaches, typically someone starts a thread about a couple of weeks prior. I would be interested to hear more about GA Tech, sounds like the team is in sort of bounce back mode under Key, getting past the down Collins years. Friday night game and should be within a 3 point spread. A great opener for both teams.

You can start a thread if you want, or maybe message one of past Mods/well established AllBuffers, who are generally: @Bread @Darth Snow or @Buffnik. They will probably set up the thread title correct, they usually include the date, Game # etc...
 
GRM said:
As the game approaches, typically someone starts a thread about a couple of weeks prior. I would be interested to hear more about GA Tech, sounds like the team is in sort of bounce back mode under Key, getting past the down Collins years. Friday night game and should be within a 3 point spread. A great opener for both teams.

You can start a thread if you want, or maybe message one of past Mods/well established AllBuffers, who are generally: @Bread @Darth Snow or @Buffnik. They will probably set up the thread title correct, they usually include the date, Game # etc...
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There’s a thread for this currently before the official game day thread.

Thread 'GT fan here'
https://allbuffs.com/threads/gt-fan-here.161981/
 
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Bread said:


These are some fun highlights to watch. He is a very accurate college passer. He dropped some absolute darts throughout the video. One thing I noticed that I hope Shurmer takes advantage of: he is excellent throwing on the run with a moving pocket. It almost seems like his accuracy somehow gets better when he's moving. I also like that he doesn't look to run at the first sign of trouble. He uses it when he needs to and not just because he can.
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These videos always make me leery. They look cool and spectacular - then I look at the opponent and am like, “I don’t think GT, ASU, TCU, etc. are blow coverages or or miss tackles like that.” Maybe one team will, but not all like Campbell, JaxST, UTEP, FIU routinely did.
 
BuffWarHog said:
These videos always make me leery. They look cool and spectacular - then I look at the opponent and am like, “I don’t think GT, ASU, TCU, etc. are blow coverages or or miss tackles like that.” Maybe one team will, but not all like Campbell, JaxST, UTEP, FIU routinely did.
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He's also going to have much better skill positions around him.

I just hope we can have at least an average offensive line. That is our key, IMO.
 
BuffWarHog said:
These videos always make me leery. They look cool and spectacular - then I look at the opponent and am like, “I don’t think GT, ASU, TCU, etc. are blow coverages or or miss tackles like that.” Maybe one team will, but not all like Campbell, JaxST, UTEP, FIU routinely did.
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Da Lama said:
The OLine will be solid. What we need to watch out for is our QB (either of them) trying to do too much themselves.
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After watching 2 routinely make good decisions on where to throw the ball, I’m afraid that we are in for a bit of a shock to the system this year. Hopefully the poor decisions are few and not game turning.
 
The Alabaster Yak said:
There isn’t a single team on the schedule that CU can’t beat and I think their home/road splits are pretty favorable, so I truly believe their ceiling is 12-0. That said, they do have the hardest schedule in the Big 12 and they obviously aren’t head and shoulders above most in the conference.

If Salter is the 2023 version, this team is going 10-2 or 11-1. If he’s the 2024 version, it’s a 7-5 floor with a 9-3 ceiling.
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