"Coach Prime" came to Boulder after going 27-5 at Jackson State with the huge task of rebuilding a struggling Pac-12 program. While his first season wasn't a smashing success—the team finished 4-8 in 2023—the buzz created left many looking ahead to what Year 2 and beyond will look like.

"We gotta come out there and stop the run," he said, acknowledging that a strong defensive performance against the Bears' rushing attack will be critical for his team to secure a