BOULDER — Nobody needs to remind the Colorado Buffaloes what's at stake this week.
The No. 18/17 Buffs (20-6 overall, 9-4 Pac-12) play their final two home games of the year this week, beginning with a 7 p.m. game Thursday against USC at the CU Events Center (ESPN2), followed by Saturday's 2 p.m. home finale against UCLA (CBS).
The math says they need a home sweep to remain in the driver's seat for a regular season conference title, something the Buffs haven't won since 1969.
Their coach doesn't disagree.
"They're must wins," CU coach Tad Boyle said after Tuesday's practice.