Fun fact: Since the Pac-12 expanded to 12 teams and two divisions in 2011, the circuit has seen 20 debut seasons by a new coach. Eight programs, including the CU Buffs, changed horses at least twice from 2011-18. The combined record of those Year 1s was 125-128 (.494), for an average mark of 6-6.
Groovy, right? Buffs fans would take that in a heartbeat from Mel Tucker, given a slate that draws the top four programs in the North and two likely bowl squads during the run-up to conference play.
Mind you, there’s a catch, and the fine print is less kind.