1982 Colorado Buffaloes football team

American college football season August 2023 December 2025 1982 Colorado Buffaloes football Big Eight Conference Big 8 2–8–1 1–5–1 Bill McCartney 1st Bill McCartney 1st Multiple Dale Evans 1st 3–4 Ray Cone Dave Hestera Mark Shoop Folsom Field The 1982 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado in the Big Eight Conference during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Bill McCartney, the Buffaloes finished at 2–8–1 (1–5–1 in Big 8, tied for last),https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=2pAyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=T-gFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6388%2C3852585 Lawrence Daily Journal-World Kansas Associated Press KSU rips Colorado to earn bowl berth November 21, 1982 2B their fourth consecutive losing season. Home games were played on campus at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. After three disappointing seasons in Boulder (1979–81), head coach Chuck Fairbanks resigned in early June 1982 to become the head coach, president, and minority owner of the New Jersey Generals of the new United States Football League (USFL).https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Ao0yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-ucFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1629%2C215366 Lawrence Journal-World Kansas Associated Press Fairbanks quits Colorado to coach in USFL June 2, 1982 17 McCartney, the defensive coordinator at Michigan under Bo Schembechler, was announced as Colorado's new head coach on June 9,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9pZaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=a0sDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2008%2C4400651 Ludington Daily News Michigan Associated Press Colorado talks with McCartney June 9, 1982 9https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hj9PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pwIEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4928%2C8018049 Toledo Blade Ohio Associated Press McCartney gets Colorado post June 10, 1982 38https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CI0yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-ucFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3267%2C1473918 Lawrence Journal-World Kansas Associated Press CU tabs McCartney new football coach June 10, 1982 15 and led the program for thirteen seasons, through 1994. It was the second year of blue jerseys for the Buffaloes, which were phased out in 1984.https://cubuffs.com/sports/2005/5/10/119691.aspx CU Logo Evolution Fact Sheet CUBuffs.com December 5, 2019 http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_22929588/football-former-cu-buffs-coach-chuck-fairbanks-dies Boulder Daily Camera Football: Former CU Buffs coach Chuck Fairbanks dies at 79 Thorburn Ryan Buffzone.com April 2, 2013 April 3, 2013https://www.si.com/vault/1982/10/11/625047/ucla-now-stands-for-uncork-lots-of-aerials Sports Illustrated McCallum Jack UCLA now stands for Uncork Lots Of Aerials October 11, 1982 32 Schedule 1982 AP Mountain September 11 1:31 p.m. l y California Folsom Field Boulder, CO 17–31 35,103 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-modesto-bee-california-opens-with-wi/166356797/ The Modesto Bee California opens with win for Kapp September 12, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 w y y Washington State Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA KWGN 12–0 30,923 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-buffaloes-bruise-th/166354596/ The Spokesman-Review Buffaloes bruise the Cougs September 19, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 l y Wyoming Folsom Field Boulder, CO 10–24 40,593 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-island-independent-wyoming-cor/166220658/ The Grand Island Independent Wyoming corrals Buffs September 26, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 l y UCLA 9 Folsom Field Boulder, CO KTLA 6–34 38,702 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-qb-ramsey-aids-bruins/166301372/ Omaha World-Herald QB Ramsey aids Bruins' blitz of Buffs October 3, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 l Nebraska 7 Folsom Field Boulder, Colorado ABC rivalry 14–40 53,022 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-huskers-hold-off-ga/166359174/ The Daily Nonpareil Huskers hold off 'game' Buffaloes October 10, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 t y Oklahoma State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK 25–25 47,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-late-field-goal-lif/166362356/ The Kansas City Star Late field goal lifts Colorado into tie with Oklahoma State October 17, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 l y Iowa State Folsom Field Boulder, CO WOI 14–31 40,581 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-nonpareil-cyclone-duo-leads-su/166365544/ The Daily Nonpareil Cyclone duo leads surge past Buffs October 24, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 l Oklahoma 17 Folsom Field Boulder, CO KTVY 10–45 43,908 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-ou-breaks-halftime-t/166361649/ The Daily Oklahoman OU breaks halftime tie to swamp Buffs, 45–10 October 31, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 l y Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO 14–35 46,312 https://www.newspapers.com/article/columbia-daily-tribune-tigers-end-frustr/166364766/ Columbia Daily Tribune Tigers end frustration, trash Buffs November 7, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 w Kansas Folsom Field Boulder, CO 28–3 35,114 https://www.newspapers.com/article/olathe-news-colorado-notches-win-over-ha/166366255/ Olathe News Colorado notches win over hapless 'Hawks November 14, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 l y Kansas State KSU Stadium Manhattan, KS rivalry 10–33 24,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-wildcats-bowl-over/166364018/ The Kansas City Star Wildcats bowl over Colorado 33–10 November 21, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com 1982 Colorado Buffaloes Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/colorado/1982-schedule.html College Football @ Sports-Reference.com Sports Reference October 25, 2023 1982 Football Schedule https://cubuffs.com/sports/football/schedule/1982 University of Colorado Boulder October 25, 2023 Colorado Football 2023 Record Book https://static.cubuffs.com/custompages/football/2023_Info_Guide/2023_Info_Guide.pdf University of Colorado Boulder 51 October 25, 2023 Personnel 1982 Colorado Buffaloes y Randy Essington QB John Firm OL Richard Johnson WR y Richard Johnson (wide receiver) Vince Rafferty OL y Jr Tom Field K Bill McCartney (1st year) Dale Evans (DC) Source:https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Eu4vAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5e4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4310%2C1027012 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Probable starters September 18, 1982 15https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wpdfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QjEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5586%2C913552 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Cougars: Injuries may play role in game with Colorado September 18, 1982 1C Game summaries Washington State Colorado 3 6 0 3 Washington St 0 0 0 0 September 18 Joe Albi Stadium, Spokane, Washington 5:00 pm MDT 30,923 yes 1 6:16 COL Field 31 yard field goal COL 3-0 2 COL Field 39 yard field goal COL 6-0 2 COL Field 44 yard field goal COL 9-0 4 COL Field 24 yard field goal COL 12-0 yes Colorado's first road win since 1979 versus Kansas Source:https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=w5dfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QjEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5922%2C1274098 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Colorado gets revenge against Cougars, 12-0 September 19, 1982 1C References Colorado Category:Colorado Buffaloes football seasons Colorado Buffaloes football Category:Long stubs with short prose