Mel Tucker

The University of Southern California’s football team will march into Folsom field to face off with Colorado under the lights on Friday. By CU Independent Sports Staff

With injuries of key players leading to a loss against Arizona, the Colorado Buffaloes are trying to stay competitive in the Pac-12. By Griffin Rucker

After a much-needed bye week, the 3-1 Colorado Buffaloes football team returns to the gridiron against the 3-1 Arizona Wildcats on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Here are our staff picks.

The Colorado Buffaloes football team dropped an overtime thriller to the Air Force Academy, 30-23. By Griffin Rucker

With the final Denver game of the century-long rivalry ending Friday night, Assistant Sports Editor Max Troderman remembers the series past and looks to what’s next. By Max Troderman

Photos from the final Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium in Denver. By CU Independent Photo Staff

The final Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver marked the beginning of Mel Tucker’s CU era with a Buffs win. The 83 combined points were the most all-time in the series. By Jack Carlough

The CU Independent sports staff share their predictions for the final edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. By CU Independent Sports Staff

Head coach Mel Tucker is confident in his trio of upperclassmen, but first-year players are not out of the mix for the Buffs. By Adam Bender

As they continue to develop their skills during fall camp, the Colorado Buffaloes receiving group maintains talent and promise for the upcoming season. By Jack Carlough