2023 Colorado Buffaloes Season Recap

Season Summary

The 2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team finished the 2023 season with a 4-8 record, 2-7 in Pac-12 play, finishing in last place in the South Division. This was an improvement over the previous season where they went 1-11.

Head coach Karl Dorrell was fired after the season.

Schedule and Results

The Buffaloes' 2023 schedule featured games against three Power Five teams, including a home game against Nebraska and road games against Minnesota and Washington State. Colorado also played eight games against Group of Five teams, including home games against Northern Colorado, Air Force, and Fresno State.

Here is a list of the Buffaloes' 2023 schedule and results:

• August 26 - Northern Colorado (W, 38-13)
• September 2 - Air Force (L, 41-10)
• September 9 - at Minnesota (L, 49-7)
• September 16 - Fresno State (W, 34-13)
• September 23 - at Washington State (L, 40-34)
• September 30 - Oregon State (W, 42-34 OT)
• October 7 - Utah (L, 45-21)
• October 14 - at Arizona (W, 35-13)
• October 21 - at Oregon (L, 49-10)
• October 28 - Arizona State (L, 38-34)
• November 4 - at UCLA (L, 45-37)
• November 11 - Nebraska (L, 28-23)

Key Players

The Buffaloes' offense was led by quarterback Owen McCown, who threw for 2,293 yards and 19 touchdowns. Running back Anthony Hankerson rushed for 1,003 yards and 11 touchdowns. Wide receiver Daniel Arias led the team with 65 catches for 844 yards and 5 touchdowns.

On defense, linebacker Robert Barnes led the team with 79 tackles. Defensive end Hunter Bryant had 11.5 sacks, and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon had 4 interceptions.

2024 Outlook

The Buffaloes will have a new head coach in 2024, and they will look to improve on their 2023 record. The schedule will be challenging, but the Buffaloes have the potential to be a competitive team in the Pac-12.