The Colorado Buffaloes look confident! The program, which is in the second year under Deion Sanders, is roaring to go in the run-up to the season. However, they are possibly the last program in people’s minds regarding performance and chances of winning the National Championship. But fan mindsets have shifted since Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt dropped a bold statement.  

Klatt made a statement on June 4, saying, “Colorado is competing to go to the Big 12 Championship game.” In response, Coach Prime’s confidant issued a powerful rallying cry to the Buffs, setting the tone for the regular season.

Coach Mo Sims sets the goal for the Colorado Buffaloes

In the June 7 Well Off Media episode on YouTube, CU Buffs Strength coach Mo Sims explained how crucial it is for the team to win this season. He instilled a locker room mentality check on the Buffs, saying, “What we got to accomplish this year means a lot. We talked about life and death. A lot of this is to change the dynamic of people’s family so they take it serious.” 

Sims asked his players to change their mentality and not take offense when held accountable. He said, “We’re all brothers. This is all about love. We all got the same goal so everything we doing is together.” The way the players nodded their approval at his words shows they align with their GA’s thoughts. This pep talk came after Joel Klatt’s bold statement that gradually put the Colorado Buffaloes in the favor of bettors. 

Colorado Buffaloes get a surge in betting popularity

Following Klatt’s confidence in the Buffs, Colorado saw a drastic change on the odds board, jumping from +20,000 to +12500, making them one of the favorites to win the CFP. Per BetMGM, the Buffs have secured 4.5% of bets to win a championship. With high hopes placed on them, the Buffs are under pressure to give their best to validate their fans’ confidence in them. 

However, betting odds often oscillate. The Colorado Buffaloes may be enjoying the favor of the crowd now, but the situation can easily change when the season begins. While the hype is real, there is no knowing what the Buffs will bring to the field this season. But with the recent popularity surge and their intense training, we might see another version of Colorado this year, which won only four games.