History of Colorado Buffaloes football in Timeline
The Colorado Buffaloes football team, representing the University of Colorado Boulder, competes in NCAA Division I FBS. A former Big 12 member, they spent 13 seasons in the Pac-12 before rejoining the Big 12 in 2024. Their home field is Folsom Field since 1924. As of the 2022 season, the Buffaloes hold an all-time record of 716–520–36. Colorado won the 1990 National Championship and ranks 27th in all-time wins and 40th in all-time winning percentage among college football programs.
1903: Rivalry with Utah ran from 1903 to 1962
1924: Played at Folsom Field
Since 1924, the CU football team has played at Folsom Field.
1982: Bill McCartney became head coach
In 1982, Bill McCartney became the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team.
1989: Bill McCartney named Walter Camp Coach of the Year
In 1989, Bill McCartney was named Walter Camp Coach of the Year.
1989: Surpassed Huskers for Big 8 crown
In 1989, Colorado surpassed the Huskers for the Big 8 crown.
1989: Orange Bowl Game
In the 1989 season, Notre Dame won 21-6 against Colorado in the Orange Bowl Game.
1990: Won national championship
Colorado won one national championship in football for 1990.
1994: Bill McCartney left position as head coach
In 1994, Bill McCartney left his position as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team after holding the position since 1982.
1996: McCartney inducted into Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
In 1996, Bill McCartney was inducted into the Orange Bowl Hall of Fame.
2001: Best season for Buffaloes since 2001
In 2016, it was the best season for the Buffaloes since 2001.
2004: Last win in Lincoln before 2018
Colorado had not won in Lincoln since 2004, until their victory in 2018.
2005: First winning season for Colorado since 2005
In 2016, Colorado had its first winning season since 2005, ending a 10-year streak of finishing below .500.
2010: Left Big 12 to join Pac-12
In 2010, the Colorado Buffaloes left the Big 12 Conference to join the Pac-12 Conference after being a charter member of the Big 12.
2012: Mike MacIntyre hired as head coach
In 2012, Mike MacIntyre was hired as the head coach.
2014: Games played through 2014 season
Through the 2014 season, the Buffaloes have played in 1,109 games during their 125 seasons.
September 12, 2015: 1,200th football game
On September 12, 2015, the game against Massachusetts was the school's 1,200th football game.
2016: MacIntyre named Walter Camp 2016 Coach of the Year
In 2016, Mike MacIntyre lead Colorado to a 10–2 regular season and was named the Walter Camp 2016 Coach of the Year by the Walter Camp Foundation. MacIntyre was also awarded the 2016 Pac-12 Coach of the Year, American Football Coaches Association's coach of the year and comeback coach of the year awards, the Associated Press coach of the year, and the Eddie Robinson coach of the year by the Football Writers Association of America.
2016: Home record through 2016 season
Through the 2016 season, Colorado has a 308–169–14 record at home since Folsom Field was built in 1924.
November 18, 2018: Mike MacIntyre fired as head coach
On November 18, 2018, Mike MacIntyre was fired as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes after a six-game losing streak.
2020: Plans to reissue uniform numbers
In 2020, Colorado announced plans to reissue uniform numbers 24, 67, and 11, with a commemorative patch.
2022: All-time record as of 2022 season
As of the 2022 season, the Buffs all-time record is 716–520–36 (.577 winning percentage).
2022: Deion Sanders named Head Football Coach
In 2022, Mike Sanford was named interim Head Coach after Karl Dorrell was fired. On December 3, 2022, Colorado announced Deion Sanders as Head Football Coach.
November 1, 2023: Big 12 opponents revealed
On November 1, 2023, Colorado's Big 12 opponents from 2024 through 2027 were revealed.
December 19, 2023: Announced schedules
The schedules for the Colorado Buffaloes were announced on December 19, 2023.
2023: Nebraska lost to Colorado
2023: Lead in series against Colorado State Rams
Through the 2023 season, the Buffaloes lead the series against the Colorado State Rams 67–22–2.
2024: Nebraska won against Colorado
2024: Returned to Big 12
In 2024, the Colorado Buffaloes returned to the Big 12 after 13 seasons in the Pac-12.
2024: Big 12 opponents revealed
On November 1, 2023, Colorado's Big 12 opponents from 2024 through 2027 were revealed.
2025: Shedeur Sanders' and Travis Hunter's numbers had been retired
In 2025 Shedeur Sanders' and Travis Hunter's numbers had been retired. Despite the controversy, they were drafted in the 2025 NFL draft as the 144th and 2nd pick respectively.
2027: Big 12 opponents revealed
On November 1, 2023, Colorado's Big 12 opponents from 2024 through 2027 were revealed.
2031: Future Games
Future Colorado Buffaloes football games beyond 2031 were announced.
2034: Future Games
Future Colorado Buffaloes football games beyond 2031 were announced, including a game at Colorado State on Sept. 16, 2034.
2037: Future Games
Future Colorado Buffaloes football games beyond 2031 were announced, including a game vs. Colorado State on Sept. 19, 2037.
2038: Future Games
Future Colorado Buffaloes football games beyond 2031 were announced, including a game at Colorado State on Sept. 11, 2038.
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