**Colorado Buffs Morning Briefing** - **COL Playoff Hopes:** Insider gives unfiltered take — odds aren't great, but the conversation is real - **COL Athletics:** AD Fernando Lovo doubles down, says he's bullish on Buffs' future in the new college athletics landscape - **COL Coaching Staff:** Former NFL players officially joining Sanders' sideline crew - **COL Recruiting:** Four-star commit turns heads performing in front of top-ranked prospects - **COL Family Moment:** Deion jokes about the transfer portal with his grandson in viral video - **CSU 2026 Outlook:** National experts weigh in on the Rams — worth knowing if you care about the rivalry **Watch:** Whether Colorado's staff additions and recruiting momentum translate into a legit Big 12 title push this fall. The lineup's set. Drop in.