No offense to Colorado State and Nebraska, but the Colorado Buffaloes toughest out-of-conference test might just come from FCS powerhouse New Hampshire on September 15th. OK, maybe that was an exaggeration, but the Buffaloes cannot overlook their final tune-up before Pac-12 play. Under head coach Sean McDonnell, UNH has reached the FCS playoffs in each of the last 14 years. Ranked 3rd in Athlon’s 2018 FCS preview, the Wildcats return 18 starters, nine on each side of the ball.
Here’s a look at the 2018 New Hampshire Wildcats.
Offense (Returning starters: 9)
Senior quarterback Trevor Knight, recently named the 2018 CAA (Colonial Athletic Association) Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, will lead a proficient Wildcats passing offense for the third straight season.