TEMPE, Ariz. — Call it a new season for the Colorado Buffaloes.
With their non-conference schedule now firmly in the rearview mirror, the 1-2 Buffs have a fresh start of sorts this week as they open Pac-12 play Saturday with an 8:30 p.m. (MT) game at 2-1 Arizona State (ESPNU).
The game is no doubt an opportunity for the Buffs to rinse the bad taste of last week's 30-0 loss to Minnesota from their mouths. But more importantly, it's a chance to start conference play on the right foot — and in a Pac-12 South that has no clear favorite at the moment, building some confidence and momentum with a win would be a great way to send a message that they still plan on being part of the mix.