Colorado is bringing the “white out” back to Folsom Field.
Fresh off a 14-13 road win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta, the Buffaloes head into Labor Day weekend 2026 at 1-0 and now turn their attention to their first home game of the season against Weber State on Sept. 5. The school has already started pushing the idea across its social media accounts, encouraging fans to wear white and bring the noise.
The look has worked before for Colorado. The last time the Buffaloes leaned into a white-out atmosphere at Folsom Field, it set the stage for one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory.
That night, Shedeur Sanders was still running the offense, Travis Hunter was making plays on both sides of the ball, and Deion Sanders had Jimmy Horn and LaJohntay Wester in the mix at receiver. Colorado found itself in a battle with Baylor, and Sanders had to escape pressure before launching a deep ball into the end zone. Wester slid in to haul in the 43-yard touchdown as time expired.
That score tied the game at 31-31 and sent it to overtime. Micah Welch finished the job from one yard out, and Colorado walked away with a 38-31 win.
That team finished 9-4 overall, which remains the best season in the Coach Prime era.
This year’s Buffaloes look very different from that group, and even different from the 2025 version. Instead of leaning on a pass-heavy attack, Colorado used a more physical approach to knock off Georgia Tech.
New offensive coordinator Brennan Marion put together the game plan, and Sacramento State transfer Damian Henderson II helped power it with a strong showing on the ground. Micah Welch and JaKalon Taylor also chipped in, while quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis stayed poised on the final drive and hit Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown that put CU in front.
The defense made sure the comeback held. Monmouth transfer Lamont Lester Jr. made an immediate impact with three sacks in his Buffaloes debut, and Boo Carter sealed the win by blocking Georgia Tech’s final field-goal attempt.
Colorado fans will be hoping the next white out brings more of the same on Sept. 12.
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