Four biggest questions facing Colorado football entering spring camp

As the Colorado Buffaloes balance a reloaded roster and coaching staff, the spring season will be a crucial opportunity to get affairs in order.

Last spring, the absence of head coach Deion Sanders due to bladder removal and reconstruction led to a discombobulated team and a 3-9 season. This season, however, 40 new transfers, all-new coordinators and a present "Prime" will look to change the tide.

With new coordinators and an entire roster overhaul, question marks emerge. So, as practice ramps up, here are the four biggest question marks heading into spring camp.

Can Colorado's new "Go-Go" light up the Big 12?

Although it won't be until the Fall when Colorado debuts its brand-new "Go-Go" offense under Brennan Marion, the question arises of how it will translate to the Big 12. The former Sacramento State head coach developed the offense himself, and it worked well in the Big Sky. Marion's Hornets averaged 33.8 points and 262 rushing yards per game. A few Colorado transfers will be tailored to the offense, due to their time with Sacramento State and Marion in general. This spring, the question is more about how the team will take in the "Go-Go" and how that should translate to the rest of the season.

Can Colorado finally establish the run?

The run game will be prominent in Marion's "Go-Go", but under Sanders, the Buffaloes have struggled to pound the rock. However, last season's leading rusher, Micah Welch, and DeKalon Taylor should fit well into the offense. A slew of former Hornets also followed Marion to Boulder, including Sacramento State's second-leading rusher, Damian Henderson II. Spring ball and Colorado's spring game should answer the question.

Can the Buffs' defense rally behind Marve?

It's certainly a hurdle when the defensive coordinator, Robert Livingston, takes an NFL job just weeks before the spring season. It helps that the Buffaloes hired Chris Marve this offseason, who served as Virginia Tech's defensive coordinator for three seasons. In his time with the Hokies, he allowed the third-fewest points per game in his final season, but ranked in the bottom half of the ACC in rushing yards per game. With a lot of notable transfers on the defensive side of the ball, Marve carries the burden of getting all of that talent to rally behind him this spring.

Will Colorado's new-look roster come together after last season's disarray?

After last season's disappointment, the overarching question is whether Colorado's new-look roster can gel. In 2026, the team will have many blue-chip transfers, new faces, but also an exodus of NFL coaching experience. Spring football will determine whether the team gains the chemistry that was not formed a year ago.

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