Colorado football opens Big 12 play against Houston in Week 3, and a new quarterback is set to start for the Buffaloes.

ESPN reported Tuesday that Ryan Staub is expected to start for Colorado , which wasn't an expected outcome heading into the 2025 college football season. Watch Colorado vs. Houston football live with Fubo (free trial)

Staub, who opened the season as the Buffaloes' third-string quarterback, shined against Delaware as coach Deion Sanders played him, Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter — who started the season opener — and five-star true freshman Julian Lewis. Staub passed for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-7 win.

Houston is 2-0 this season after handily winning nonconference games against Stephen F. Austin and Rice. First-year transfer Conner Weigman from Texas

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