The University of Colorado Buffaloes host the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on Saturday, starting their conference play for the first time in more than a decade as part of the Big 12.

Of all the schools that shifted leagues the past two years, Colorado is the only one to return to its former conference home, as the Buffaloes officially resumed Big 12 play with a homecoming date

There might be a touch of importance added to this one as the Buffs begin conference play, but more important to CU is carrying momentum gained from last week’s 28-9 win in Fort Collins and

Amid Saturday’s homecoming festivities in Boulder, the Buffs will be marking a return to Big 12 competition for the first time since 2010

The University of Colorado Buffaloes football team is looking up after beating the Colorado State University Rams in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, but this week they start their conference play for the first time in more than a decade as part of the Big 12 when they host the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field.

Here are five keys to Colorado's offense finding success in its Big 12 Conference opener on Saturday: CU had a season-high 19 rushing attempts for 109 yards against CSU. In Baylor's lone loss, Utah gained 170 yards on 37 carries.