Why Coach Prime and Colorado can’t sleep on the Houston Cougars in the 2025 Big 12 opener

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss Coach Prime and Colorado’s Big 12 opener against the Houston Cougars. Will the Cougars be better, worse or the same in 2025 after finishing at 4-8 the last two seasons. Recapping Houston’s additions and departures via the transfer portal and the players Colorado will need to focus on in Week 3. Julian Lewis tweeted about a 2026 player who recently received an offer from Colorado, do the Buffs have a new 2026 target? The Colorado players we aren’t talking about enough this offseason. Drafting the best sides and more.0:00 Start2:50 Houston Cougars16:10 Houston additions and departures23:13 Colorado and Houston matchup battles34:14 Carter Stoutmire39:12 Julian Lewis tweet about Christian Ward42:43 Players on the roster we aren't talking about enough53:41 Superchats 📬 Denver sports in your inbox: https://thednvr.com/newsletterAn ALLCITY Network ProductionPARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/eventsALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsportsBALL-KNOWER BONUS/Merch: https://promotion.allcitynetwork.com/promotions/store.allcitynetwork/7d48d294-4260-4bac-aca1-9a18eef8ca78 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_SportsCake Mortgage: Get started on your Cake Mortgage home loan today at https://start-nonqm-dnvr-sports.cakehome.com/ Toyota: Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Toyota - Let’s Go Places!First Bank: So, if you're ready for better banking and the chance to earn a little extra, head to efirstbank.com/bonus. Certain restrictions and requirements apply. Member FDIC.Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code DNVR. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code DNVR, and you’re all set. #adRaising Cane’s Rooftop Fridays:https://thednvr.com/event/friday-rooftop-club-at-coors-field-presented-by-raising-canes/ Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/dnvrCoors Light: Delivery on Instacart at https://coorslight.com/DNVR. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. Gametime: Download the app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.bet365: Go to https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485318 or use code DNVR365 when you sign up. Must be 21+ and physically located in CO. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call or TEXT 1-800-GAMBLERGet 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freebuffs. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code DNVR for 10% off!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.