Overview

• Kickoff is Friday at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN from TDECU Stadium, with Anish Shroff, Andre Ware and Paul Carcaterra on the call.
• Sanders has not named a permanent starter after using three quarterbacks, though sophomore Ryan Staub took first-team reps and is widely reported to be in line for the first snap.
• Colorado listed DL Jehiem Oatis as doubtful, RB Dallan Hayden as probable and WR Omarion Miller as questionable for the conference opener, per On3’s Pete Nakos.
• Houston enters 2-0 with a defense allowing roughly 186 yards and 4.5 points per game, while QB Conner Weigman has completed about 68% of his passes with four total touchdowns.
• This is the programs’ first Big 12 meeting, and Colorado is emphasizing the trip as a visibility and recruiting opportunity in Texas.