The quest for a championship begins on a hot Friday night in Southeast Texas.

Colorado has set out a clear goal for Deion Sanders’ third season in charge of the Buffaloes: win the Big 12. Even after a 1-1 start, everything they want to accomplish this season is in front of them.

The first two weeks of the season — a close loss to Georgia Tech and a wobbly win over Delaware that saw three quarterbacks play — might as well have been considered preseason games for a relatively new-look CU squad still learning how to play together.

But with Friday’s Big 12 opener at Houston (5:30 p.m. ESPN), the most important part of the schedule begins on what looks to be a mid-90 degree day.

Here’s what to expect from the Cougars:

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