Colorado is going to be on national television quite a bit throughout head coach Deion Sanders’ first season leading the Buffs.
So far, five games have officially been taken by national networks, including the highly-anticipated home opener against Nebraska. We learned in mid-May that FOX will broadcast the 2023 season opener at TCU, and on Wednesday, kickoff times/television information for four other games also became known.
“We are extremely honored to be chosen to appear on multiple networks to start this epic season,” Sanders said in a press release. “The exposure this provides to our student-athletes is one reason they came to the University of Colorado. ‘We Coming.’ “
Below are the kickoff times and television channels for those four aforementioned games:
Sept. 9 vs. Nebraska — 10 a.m. (FOX)
BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 7: Colorado Buffaloes players follow Colorado Buffaloes mascot Ralphie onto the field before a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field on September 7, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Like the Buffaloes’ season opener at TCU, their home opener against Nebraska will also be a FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff game, which means the Buffs and Huskers are set for a 10 a.m. start in the Mountain time zone.
Sept. 16 vs. Colorado State — 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Aug 30, 2019; Denver, CO, USA; Members of the Colorado State Rams and the Colorado Buffaloes line up from each other in the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Buffaloes’ first night game of the season comes against in-state rival Colorado State. This matchup marks the Rams’ first visit to Folsom Field since 2009.
Oct. 13 vs. Stanford — 8 p.m. (ESPN)
BOULDER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 09: Jaren Mangham #1 of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball against Stanford Cardinal in the third quarter at Folsom Field on November 09, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Stanford’s first trip to Boulder since 2019 comes in a rare Friday the 13th night game on ESPN. The Buffs are 3-0 in their last three games against the Cardinal.
Nov. 17 at Washington State 8:30 p.m. (FS1)
Oct 19, 2019; Pullman, WA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) scores a touchdown against Washington State Cougars safety Skyler Thomas (25) in the second half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Colorado’s only other scheduled Friday night game of the 2023 regular comes at Washington State on Nov. 17. Will the Buffs be fighting for bowl eligibility at this point?
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