Following the 2025 season, the Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders are hoping to have a much-improved showing next season. The Buffaloes have made several additions through the transfer portal and high school recruiting, which should help the roster perform much better in 2026.  However, as the offseason continues to move forward, analysts have made predictions for bowl season, and as of now, Colorado may have some work to do in order to become bowl-eligible. Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on during the second quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | Scott Sewell-Imagn Images Colorado Not Projected To Be Bowl Eligible In 2026 According to Brett McMurphy of On3, the Buffaloes will not be bowl eligible for the second consecutive season and still have an uphill battle to get back to that.…