Fox Sports writer Hunter Kinniburgh agrees "The Rise" is happening in Boulder, after naming the Buffs as one of the top underrated teams going into the 2016 season. He cited returning players like Sefo Liufau and Chidobe Awuzie, as leaders of CU's potential bowl berth hopes in 2016. Colorado's first order of business is the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Friday, Sept. 2 vs. CSU. Buffs fans are expected to wear blackout attire for the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. MT with the national telecast on ESPN.