On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Coach Prime, Colorado and the Big 12’s 2026 schedule release. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what we love and hate about the 2026 schedule, most anticipated matchups, what is the most difficult stretch and more. Scott shares some of his conversation with new Colorado running back, Cam Newton. Takeaways from the start of winter workouts, why Sav’ell Smalls medically retired, the Darian Mensah and Duke drama, the College Football Playoff format and much more.

0:00 Start
2:45 Instant takeaways for the 2026 schedule
16:50 Toughest stretch on the schedule
21:51 Cam Newton
30:15 Winter workouts
37:21 Sav'ell Smalls
41:00 Darian Mensah and CFB headlines

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