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

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.

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

Baylor's lone loss came in what was considered a nonconference matchup against the Utah Utes. Even Utah threw for only 122 yards against Baylor's defense, but Utes quarterback Cam Rising suffered a hand injury during the game. Baylor's defense could be legit, but the Bears will have to prove it against Colorado's talented offense.