Colorado Buffaloes
2024 Season Results

Colorado Buffaloes — 2024 Season Review

The Colorado Buffaloes completed the 2024 season with a 9-4 overall record under head coach Deion Sanders, navigating a solid campaign as a member of the Big 12. The program averaged 32.9 points per game while allowing 23.1 points per contest across 13 games.

Notable victories on the season included a 52-0 victory at home against Oklahoma State Cowboys, a 48-21 victory on the road against UCF Knights, and a 34-7 victory on the road against Arizona Wildcats. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Colorado Buffaloes absorbed a narrow 28-31 defeat to Kansas State Wildcats and a 21-37 loss to Kansas Jayhawks. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

Conference play saw the Colorado Buffaloes finish 7-2 within the Big 12 in 2024, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Colorado Buffaloes coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: Valero Alamo Bowl: L 14-36. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

At home, the Colorado Buffaloes went 5-1, while posting a 4-2 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 245 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 183 in the first half. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 23.1 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Colorado Buffaloes posted a 9-4 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +9.8 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.