the University of Colorado's football program is ready for an exciting 2024 season as they enter their second year under the leadership of head coach Dion Sanders purple never looked so good with a challenging schedule ahead and significant changes to navigate the buffalos are set to make a mark in the college football landscape Colorado's move to the Big 12 Conference marks a return to familiar territory adding an extra layer of intrigue to their upcoming season all eyes will be star players sh Sanders and Travis Hunter as they gear up for their final Collegiate campaign before potentially entering the NFL draft the Buffalo kick off their season with a Thursday night Showdown against North Dakota State a formidable FCS opponent on August 29th this Prime Time matchup set to air on ESPN at 600 p.m. mountain time will serve as a test for Colorado's revamped roster on September 7th an away game against Nebraska will be broadcast on NBC at 5:30 p.m. mount on September 14th there is a Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado state which will be airing on CBS at 5:30 p.m. mount on November 16th a home game against Utah which is likely to have significant conference implications the Buffalo will also face Kansas on November 23rd at Arrowhead Stadium home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs Colorado's season concludes with a Friday morning Clash against Oklahoma State on November 29th scheduled for a 10: a.m. kickoff on ABC the schedule includes two by weeks falling on October 5th and November 2nd providing crucial rest periods during the tiring season notably the team's homecoming game is set for September 21st against Baylor while family weekend coincides with the October 26th match up against Cincinnati