The Colorado Buffaloes will begin their Big 12 campaign at Folsom Field this week. Colorado will host the North Dakota State Bison on Thursday during the season opener, and fans are more stoked than ever. As CU’s defense was not up to the mark last season, Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes have beefed up their whole defense under the new defensive coordinator, Robert Livingston.

Deion Sanders’ beefed-up squad will make its grand entry into their first season back in the Big 12 Conference with the Heisman trophy candidates Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter leading the pack. The Buffs are also getting a serious boost this season with defensive lineman BJ Green II, wide receiver Will Sheppard, running back Dallan Hayden, and other fresh faces stepping up. As the team prepares for the Thursday game at Folsom Field, here’s a look at the Buffs’ home game schedule for the season.

It’s going to be an exciting season for the Buffs

Colorado Buffaloes against North Dakota State Bisons

The Buffs will face the nine-time NCAA Division I FCS national champion NDSU for the starting home game at Folsom Field. Although it’s not a straightforward game for the Buffs, they are expected to give the Bisons a run for their money and the ball. Even Bison offensive line coach Dan Larson thinks, “it super challenging,” as he prepares ahead of Week 1 at Colorado. Colorado offensive coach Pat Murmur, too, believes so. “They (NDSU) are a tough team with a rich, winning tradition,” Shurmur told local media. As both the teams vie for victory, it’s needless to say that fans will win with an exhilarating game.

Colorado Buffaloes against the Baylor Bears

The Buffs will wear white as they face the Bears after 14 years in the homecoming game on September 21. Colorado has a history of 9 wins for 7 losses against Baylor, with a home record of 5-4 and an away record of 4-2. It will surely be a game you won’t want to miss out on.

Colorado Buffaloes against the Kansas State Wildcats

Colorado will play host to the Wildcats on October 12 for their Latin & Hispanic Heritage Celebration week. The Buffs, who will be facing the Wildcats after 14 years at Folsom, hold the record of winning 45 games with an impressive home record of winning 28 games and losing only 5.

Colorado Buffaloes against the Cincinnati Bearcats

In an all-sold-out game, Colorado will go toe-to-toe against Cincinnati on October 26 for the Buffs’ Family Weekend. Sporting all black, Colorado will face Cincinnati for the first time since 1972. It’s interesting to note that the Buffs won the game last time.

Colorado Buffaloes against the Utah Utes

Colorado will seek revenge against Utah at the November 16 game, ahead of the Native & Indigenous Peoples Heritage Celebration at Boulder. Colorado faced a defeat against Utah last season in the final Pac-12 game as the Buffs lineup crumbled at 23-17 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. In what could be a comeback game for the Buffs, it will be exciting to see how they compete against the Utes with an improved squad.

Colorado Buffaloes against Oklahoma State

In the season finale, Colorado will go up against Oklahoma on November 29, Colorado’s senior day. While the Buffs have a heads-up of 26 wins over Oklahoma, seeing how Gundy’s Cowboys battle Sanders’ Buffs in the ultimate showdown of the college football season will be interesting.

There’s no doubt that Colorado’s 2024 home schedule features big games, tough opponents, and a lot of opportunity for the Buffs to make some noise in the Big 12. So, if you’re a Buffs fan, Folsom Field is where you should be this season. #GoBuffs