As fall camps near, On3’s J.D. Pickell predicts each game for Colorado Buffaloes’ second season under Coach Deion Sanders.

Pickell predicts that the Buffs will start strong, winning four out of their first six games. They’re expected to triumph over North Dakota State, Colorado State, Baylor, and UCF, but might face challenges against Nebraska and Kansas State.

“Afterward, Pickell predicts the Buffaloes will earn a bowl invitation by winning two consecutive Big 12 Conference games against the Arizona Wildcats and Cincinnati Bearcats.”

Pickell’s final choices didn’t favor Colorado. Instead, he picked Texas Tech, Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma State, leaving the Buffs with a 6-6 record for the season.

Given Colorado’s upgrades, I’d say six wins should be the minimum for Coach Prime’s revamped squad.

On3's @jdpickell predicts Colorado to go 6-6 and become bowl-eligible in year 2 under Deion Sanders🦬 pic.twitter.com/dkW4Y2ysDE

— On3 (@On3sports) July 24, 2024