2018 Colorado Buffaloes football team

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2018 Colorado Buffaloes football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record5–7 (2–7 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorKlayton Adams (6th season)
Co-offensive coordinatorDarrin Chiaverini (3rd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorD. J. Eliot (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumFolsom Field
Uniform
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 13 Washington xy$   7 2     10 4  
No. 10 Washington State x   7 2     11 2  
Stanford   6 3     9 4  
Oregon   5 4     9 4  
California   4 5     7 6  
Oregon State   1 8     2 10  
South Division
Utah xy   6 3     9 5  
Arizona State   5 4     7 6  
USC   4 5     5 7  
Arizona   4 5     5 7  
UCLA   3 6     3 9  
Colorado   2 7     5 7  
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado in the Pac-12 Conference during the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Mike MacIntyre, the Buffaloes played their home games on campus at Folsom Field in Boulder and finished at 5–7 (2–7 in Pac-12, last in South Division).

Despite a promising 5–0 start and a top twenty ranking, the Buffaloes lost their final seven games. The low point came during homecoming on October 27, when Colorado blew a 31–3 third-quarter lead to struggling Oregon State and lost by seven in overtime. MacIntyre was fired on November 18, the day after the sixth consecutive setback, a 30–7 home loss to rival Utah.[1]

Mel Tucker, the defensive coordinator at Georgia, was hired as head coach in early December.[2]

Recruiting

Position Key

Back B
Center
C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE
Defensive lineman
DL Defensive tackle DT
End
E
Fullback
FB
Guard
G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner
KR
Offensive tackle
OT
Offensive lineman
OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS
Punter
P
Punt returner
PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB
Safety
S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

The Buffaloes signed a total of 21 recruits.

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Davion Taylor
#3 OLB
Clarksdale, MS Coahoma Community College 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Jun 22, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Dylan Thomas
#73 WR
Santa Fe Springs, CA Santa Fe High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 23, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Blake Stenstrom
#30 QB
Highlands Ranch, CO Valor Christian High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 199 lb (90 kg) Dec 17, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Delrick Abrams
#5 CB
Angie, LA Independence Community College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Israel Antwine
#41 DT
Oklahoma City, OK Millwood High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 286 lb (130 kg) Dec 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dimitri Stanley
#108 WR
Englewood, CO Cherry Creek High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 15, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Aaron Maddox
#6 S
North Augusta, SC Pima Community College 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 11, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Joshka Gustav
#67 DE
San Bernardino, CA Aquinas High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 223 lb (101 kg) Mar 24, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Daniel Arias
#156 WR
Mill Creek, WA Henry M. Jackson High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jul 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Darrion Jones
#3 TE
Wilmington, CA Los Angeles Harbor College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Dec 11, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jarek Broussard
#165 WR
Dallas, TX Bishop Lynch High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 174 lb (79 kg) Jun 23, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Lavon Wallace
#55 S
Atwater, CA Buhach High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jul 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Clyde Moore
#32 ILB
Newport Beach, CA Corona Del Mar High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 17, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Deion Smith
#56 RB
Houston, TX Second Baptist School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 169 lb (77 kg) Jun 25, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tava Finau
#101 DE
Burbank, CA Burbank High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Sep 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Frank Fillip
#98 OT
Houston, TX Clear Lake High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 263 lb (119 kg) Jun 9, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Mustafa Johnson
#23 DT
Modesto, CA Modesto Junior College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Alex Tchangam
#14 DE
Alpharetta, GA De Anza College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Feb 2, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Hasaan Hypolite
#82 S
Missouri City, TX Hightower High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 2, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Josh Jynes
#94 OG
DeSoto, TX DeSoto High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 312 lb (142 kg) Apr 18, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ray Robinson
#89 S
Highlands Ranch, CO Highlands Ranch High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Oct 23, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Colorado Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Maxwell Award[3] Steven Montez QB JR
Lou Groza Award[4] James Stefanou K SO
Ray Guy Award[5] Alex Kinney P SR
Wuerffel Trophy[6] Nick Fisher DB SR
Walter Camp Award[7] Steven Montez QB JR
Ted Hendricks Award[8] Chris Mulumba DE SR
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[9] Steven Montez QB JR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[10] Steven Montez QB JR

Pac-12 Media Days

The 2018 Pac-12 media days are set for July 25, 2018 in

Hollywood, California. Mike MacIntyre (HC), Rick Gamboa (LB) & Steven Montez (QB) at Pac-12 Media Days. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Buffaloes predicted to finish in fifth place at Pac-12 South division.[11]

Media poll (South)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 USC 225 (22)
2 Utah 209 (14)
3 Arizona 178 (3)
4 UCLA 116 (2)
5 Colorado 80 (1)
6 Arizona State 72

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:30 p.m.vs.
Broncos Stadium at Mile High
  • Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Showdown)
  • CBSSNW 45–1370,158
    September 81:30 p.m.at
    ABC
    W 33–2889,853
    September 153:00 p.m.New Hampshire*P12NW 45–1442,360
    September 287:00 p.m.UCLA
    • Folsom Field
    • Boulder, CO
    FS1W 38–1646,814
    October 62:00 p.m.Arizona StateNo. 21
    • Folsom Field
    • Boulder, CO
    P12NW 28–2152,681
    October 138:30 p.m.at USCNo. 19FS1L 20–3157,615
    October 201:30 p.m.at No. 15 WashingtonFOXL 13–2768,798
    October 271:00 p.m.Oregon Statedagger
    • Folsom Field
    • Boulder, CO
    P12NL 34–41 OT48,050
    November 28:30 p.m.at ArizonaFS1L 34–4243,080
    November 101:30 p.m.No. 10 Washington State
    • Folsom Field
    • Boulder, CO
    ESPNL 7–3145,587
    November 1711:30 a.m.No. 21 Utah
    P12NL 7–3039,360
    November 245:00 p.m.at CaliforniaP12NL 21–3334,457
    • *Non-conference game
    • daggerHomecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Mountain time
    Source:[12]

    Personnel

    Coaching staff

    Name Title
    Mike MacIntyre Head coach
    Darrin Chiaverini Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach/recruiting coordinator
    D. J. Eliot Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers Coach
    Kurt Roper Quarterbacks coach
    Klayton Adams Co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach
    Gary Bernardi Tight ends & H-Backs coach
    Shadon Brown Secondary coach & Defensive Passing Game Coordinator
    Ashley Ambrose Cornerbacks coach
    Ross Els Inside linebackers/special teams coach
    Darian Hagan Running backs coach
    Kwahn Drake Defensive line coach

    Roster

    2018 Colorado Buffaloes football roster

    Quarterback

    •  4 Sam Noyer – sophomore (6'4, 215)
    •  7 Tyler Lytle – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 205)
    • 12 Steven Montezjunior (6'5, 230)
    • 16 Blake Stenstrom – freshman (6'4, 220)

    Tailback

    •  1 Dovonan Lee – Redshirt senior (5'9, 185)
    •  8 Alex Fontenot – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
    • 20 Deion Smith – freshman (6'0, 180)
    • 21 Kyle Evans – senior (5'7, 175)
    • 30 Andrew Wilk – sophomore (6'0, 205)
    • 31 Noa Lukela – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 200)
    • 33 Chase Sanders – sophomore (6'0, 185)
    • 34 Noa Lukela – freshman (5'11, 200)
    • 34 Travon McMillian – Redshirt senior (6'0, 210)
    • 35 Beau Bisharat – junior (6'2, 220)

    Wide receiver

    •  2 Laviska Shenaultsophomore (6'1, 220)
    •  3 K. D. Nixon – sophomore (5'8, 185)
    •  5 Daniel Ariasfreshman (6'4, 200)
    •  6 Curtis Chiaverini – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 195)
    •  9 Juwann Winfreesenior (6'3, 210)
    • 10 Jaylon Jackson – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 180)
    • 14 Jay MacIntyre – senior (5'10, 185)
    • 15 Dimitri Stanley – freshman (5'11, 170)
    • 18 Tony BrownRedshirt junior (6'1, 190)
    • 23 Jarek Broussardfreshman (5'9, 180)
    • 27 Dylan Thomas – freshman (6'2, 185)
    • 83 Erik Lawson – junior (6'4, 205)

    Tight end

    • 38 Brady Russell – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 250)
    • 44 Chris Bounds – junior (6'4, 240)
    • 80 Derek Coleman – junior (6'5, 235)
    • 85 Jared Poplawski – sophomore (6'4, 230)
    • 88 Darrion Jones – junior (6'6, 250)
     

    Offensive line

    • 52 Joshua Jynes – freshman (6'2, 310)
    • 54 Kanan Ray – freshman (6'4, 280)
    • 55 Brett Tonz – junior (6'3, 295)
    • 56 Tim Lynott – junior (6'3, 300)
    • 58 Kary Kutsch – sophomore (6'4, 300)
    • 59 Jacob Isen – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 245)
    • 60 Dillon Middlemiss – junior (6'5, 295)
    • 61 Kolter Smith – sophomore (6'2, 285)
    • 62 Justin Eggers – junior (6'5, 305)
    • 64 Aaron Haigler – junior (6'7, 295)
    • 65 Colby Pursell – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 280)
    • 66 Grant Polley – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 250)
    • 68 Casey Roddick – freshman (6'4, 340)
    • 70 Jacob Moretti – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 280)
    • 71 Jack Shutack – junior (6'6, 285)
    • 73 Isaac Miller – junior (6'7, 280)
    • 74 Chance Lytle – Redshirt freshman (6'7, 310)
    • 75 Josh Kaiser – senior (6'5, 300)
    • 77 Frank Fillip – freshman (6'7, 280)
    • 77 Hunter Vaughn – sophomore (6'7, 300)
    • 78 William ShermanRedshirt freshman (6'3, 280)
    • 79 Heston Paige – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 175)

    Defensive line

    • 16 Chris Mulumba – senior (6'4, 275)
    • 33 Javier Edwards – senior (6'3, 345)
    • 34 Mustafa Johnsonfreshman (6'2, 285)
    • 56 Jase Franke – senior (6'3, 280)
    • 72 Lyle Tuiloma – junior (6'3, 310)
    • 90 Terriek Roberts - Sophomore (6'6, 265)
    • 95 Israel Antwinefreshman (6'4, 315)
    • 96 Tava Finau – freshman (6'3, 260)
    • 97 Mo Bandi – junior (6'5, 270)
    • 98 Nico Magri – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 270)
    • 99 Jalen Sami – freshman (6'6, 320)
    • 00 Joshka Gustav – freshman (6'3, 223)
    • 00 Alex Tchangam – freshman (6'3, 250)

    Long snapper

    • 45 James Townsend – freshman (6'0, 220)
    • 63 J. T. Bale – junior (6'2, 205)

    Placekicker

    • 48 James Stefanou – sophomore (6'1, 195)
    • 49 Davis Price – junior (6'2, 195)

    Punter

    • 89 Alex Kinney – senior (6'1, 205)
    • 92 Bailey Landwehr – senior (5'10, 170)
    • 95 Sam Loy – junior (6'1, 190)
     

    Inside linebacker

    • 30 Clyde Moore – freshman (6'1, 230)
    • 31 Jonathan Van Diest – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 230)
    • 32 Rick Gamboa – senior (6'0, 240)
    • 36 Akil Jones – sophomore (6'0, 220)
    • 41 Devin Lynch – freshman (6'1, 210)
    • 45 Jacob Stoltenberg – sophomore (6'0, 240)
    • 50 Jake Yurachek – freshman (6'1, 235)
    • 53 Nate Landmansophomore (6'3, 220)
    • 59 Colby Rieter – freshman (6'1, 225)

    Outside linebacker

    •  5 Davion Taylorjunior (6'3, 220)
    • 13 Shamar Hamilton – Redshirt junior (6'5, 220)
    • 20 Drew Lewis – senior (6'2, 225)
    • 40 Carson Wells – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 240)
    • 42 Nu'umotu Falo Jr. – Redshirt junior (6'2 240)
    • 44 Jacob Callier – sophomore (6'2 240)
    • 46 Chase Newman – Redshirt freshman (6'2 210)
    • 47 Nick Edridge – Redshirt freshman (6'3 215)
    • 57 Sam Bennion – sophomore (6'5, 235)

    Defensive back

    •  1 Delrick Abramsjunior (6'3, 180)
    •  2 Ronnie Blackman – sophomore (5'10, 180)
    •  3 Derrion Rakestraw – sophomore (6'2, 190)
    •  4 Dante Wigley – junior (6'1, 192)
    •  6 Evan Washington – senior (6'2, 205)
    •  7 Nick Fisher – senior (6'0, 190)
    •  8 Trey Udoffia – sophomore (6'0, 185)
    •  9 Aaron Maddox – sophomore (6'1, 175)
    • 12 Hasaan Hypolite – freshman (5'11, 200)
    • 14 Chris Miller – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
    • 15 Darrell Hubbard – junior (6'1, 195)
    • 21 Kyle Trego – senior (6'0, 195)
    • 22 Lavon Wallace – freshman (6'4, 200)
    • 23 Isaiah Lewis – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
    • 25 Ray Robinson – freshman (6'1, 200)
    • 26 Dustin Johnson – freshman (6'1, 195)
    • 27 Kevin George – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 180)
    • 28 Daniel Talley – senior (6'2, 215)
    • 29 Uryan Hudson – sophomore (5'10, 175)
    • 38 Brock Miller – freshman (6'0, 200)
    • 39 Jaisen Sanchez – senior (6'1, 200)
    • 49 Griffin Foulk – junior (6'1, 200)
    • 54 Terrance Lang – Redshirt freshman (6'7, 275)
    Source:[13]

    Game summaries

    Vs. Colorado State

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Buffaloes 21 7 17 0 45
    Rams 7 3 0 3 13

    At Nebraska

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Buffaloes 14 3 10 6 33
    Cornhuskers 7 14 7 0 28

    New Hampshire

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Wildcats 0 0 14 0 14
    Buffaloes 7 21 10 7 45

    UCLA

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Bruins 10 3 3 0 16
    Buffaloes 7 7 14 10 38

    Arizona State

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Sun Devils 7 7 7 0 21
    No. 21 Buffaloes 7 7 14 0 28

    At USC

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 19 Buffaloes 0 7 0 13 20
    Trojans 0 21 7 3 31

    At Washington

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Buffaloes 7 6 0 0 13
    No. 15 Huskies 0 14 3 10 27

    Oregon State

    1 2 3 4OT Total
    Beavers 0 3 7 247 41
    Buffaloes 7 17 7 30 34

    At Arizona

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Buffaloes 10 14 10 0 34
    Wildcats 0 26 9 7 42

    Washington State

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 10 Cougars 0 10 7 14 31
    Buffaloes 7 0 0 0 7

    Utah

    1 2 3 4 Total
    No. 21 Utes 0 7 17 6 30
    Buffaloes 7 0 0 0 7

    At California

    1 2 3 4 Total
    Buffaloes 0 7 14 0 21
    Golden Bears 21 3 3 6 33

    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314Final
    AP
    RVRVRV2119RV
    CoachesRVRVRV221825RV
    CFPNot releasedNot released

    Players drafted into the NFL

    Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
    6 187 Juwann Winfree WR Denver Broncos

    References

    1. ^ "Colorado fires football coach Mike MacIntyre after six-game losing streak". Retrieved November 19, 2018.
    2. ^ Howell, Brian (December 5, 2018). "Done deal: CU Buffs to hire Mel Tucker as head coach". Boulder Daily Camera. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
    3. ^ "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
    4. ^ "Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Announces 2018 Preseason Watch List". July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 17, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
    5. ^ "Ray Guy Award preseason watch list unveiled". July 25, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
    6. ^ "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2018 Watch List". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
    7. ^ Carbone, Al (July 27, 2018). "Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 Player of the Year Preseason "Watch List"". Retrieved July 30, 2018.
    8. ^ "Preseason Watch List - 2018 edition of the Ted Hendricks Award" (PDF). August 14, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
    9. ^ "2018 Nominations The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award" (PDF). August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
    10. ^ "Watch List for 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award ® Presented by A. O. Smith Announced". August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
    11. ^ "Washington picked as Pac-12 favorite in preseason media poll". July 25, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2018.[permanent dead link]
    12. ^ 2018 Coloroado Buffaloes Football Schedule
    13. ^ 2018 Coloroado Buffaloes Football Roster