Colorado, Houston Prepare for Pivotal Big 12 Football Showdown in Houston

The Colorado Buffaloes football team prepares to face the Houston Cougars in a primetime Big 12 showdown that holds significant recruiting implications, according to head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders emphasized the importance of playing in Texas, a fertile recruiting ground, and aims to showcase Colorado's style of football, focusing on winning decisively to attract top talent. The game, set for September 12, 2025, features Houston as a 5.5-point favorite, with new quarterback Conner Weigman and running back Dean Connors leading the team. Colorado's defense has shown vulnerabilities, while Houston's defense is notably strong, allowing only nine points over two games. Colorado is expected to start Ryan Staub at quarterback, who impressed as a third-stringer in the previous game, though the team has rotated through three quarterbacks this season. This matchup is the first between the schools since their 1971 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl encounter, linking past and present narratives in college football.