Pat Rooney

It was going to be a demanding opening three weeks of the season regardless for the Colorado volleyball team, which plays its first 10 games in a span of 17 days.

FORT COLLINS — As his team prepared for a must-win showdown at Colorado State, Deion Sanders sounded like a man hovering somewhere between frustration and exasperation.

FORT COLLINS — As his team prepared for a must-win showdown at Colorado State, Deion Sanders sounded like a man hovering somewhere between frustration and exasperation.

BuffZone writer Pat Rooney discusses three topics on CU Buffs football as the Buffaloes turn their attention to the start of Big 12 Conference play with a home date after another rivalry battle, this time with a trip to Colorado State.

BuffZone writer Pat Rooney discusses three topics on CU Buffs football as the Buffaloes turn their attention to the start of Big 12 Conference play with a home date after another rivalry battle, this time with a trip to Colorado State.

Women's soccer Thursday — at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m. MT (ESPN+) Sunday — at Iowa State, 11 a.m. MT (ESPN+)

It could turn out to be one of the most critical matchups on the Big 12 Conference schedule. And it's likely to be an emotional one for Colorado goalie Jordan Nytes.

It could turn out to be one of the most critical matchups on the Big 12 Conference schedule. And it's likely to be an emotional one for Colorado goalie Jordan Nytes.

The Big 12 Conference opener against Baylor for Colorado football also represents a big recruiting weekend for the CU men's basketball program.

The Big 12 opener against Baylor for Colorado football represents a big recruiting weekend for the CU men’s basketball program.