Jeff Smart News

Questionable calls and self-inflicted wounds were the Colorado Buffaloes football team's downfall.

It didn't end in the fashion West Virginia coach Bill Stewart wanted, but there is little doubt in the Mountaineer mentor's mind that his team's 17-14 overtime loss at Colorado last year set the wheels in motion.

Colorado linebacker Jeff Smart hasn't wavered. Not a bit. Not in the wake of a disappointing loss to Colorado State to open the season.

After allowing 1,000 yards of offense and 77 points the first two games of the season, Colorado came to a realization it was making things too easy for the opponent because things were too hard for the Buffaloes.

BOULDER, Colo. - Colorado coach Dan Hawkins used his team's 24-0 win over Wyoming on Saturday as a chance to fire back at his program's detractors.

Will Pericak made his decision to commit to Colorado over a plate of food at the Dal Ward Athletic Center - when he was 7 years old.

Dan Hawkins had just finished his print news conference at Big 12 football media days when a conference official swooped in to remove the prop posted in front of the coach's seat.

Part of Colt McCoy 's inherent appeal is his small-town upbringing. McCoy grew up in Tuscola, Texas, where he attended Jim Ned High School.

IRVING, Texas - Last season, after beating West Virginia in a nationally televised showdown, Colorado had surged to a 3-0 start.

Jeff Smart is not the biggest, fastest or strongest member of the Buffaloes' defense.

The football seemed suspended in air for 25 minutes, Colorado's Patrick Devenny recalled Monday.

Bell grew up rooting for the Buffs and was excited by his conversations with coach Dan Hawkins and his assistants, but he's not so overwhelmed that he's ready to give his pledge.

Inside linebacker Jeff Smart, foreground, tries to protect the ball from Shaun Mohler during Friday's football practice.

Maybe the first thing you notice when watching the Colorado Buffaloes practice this spring is the depth on the field.