Colorado Ranked 11th in Big 12 Preseason Poll Despite High-Profile Talent

Media skepticism surrounds Deion Sanders' Colorado team as it enters the Big 12 with key players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter.

Colorado is picked to finish 11th out of 16 teams in the Big 12's preseason media poll.
Travis Hunter named preseason Defensive Player of the Year; Shedeur Sanders also earns all-conference honors.
Utah is the top pick in the poll, followed by Kansas State and Oklahoma State.
Colorado's 2023 season ended with a 4-8 record, raising doubts about immediate improvement.
The team faces a challenging schedule with matchups against the poll's top five teams.