Surprisingly, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders released the Buffaloes’ depth chart ahead of their Week 1 matchup against TCU on Saturday. While our suspicions were confirmed at most position groups, there were also a few surprises, including a big one at outside linebacker.
And, in case you were wondering, TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes has not released an official depth chart, though it’s possible we’ll get one before the 10 a.m. MT (11 a.m. CT) kickoff. College coaches are not required to release an official depth chart, although most do.
Below are my takeaways from the Buffaloes’ first official depth chart of the 2023 season: