That's a bold take but the numbers don't support it. Colorado's defense allowed 34.8 points per game last season, ranking 124th nationally. Even with portal additions, that unit has too far to climb. Their offensive line gave up 56 sacks, which is a foundational issue that doesn't get fixed overnight. The playoff field is too deep for a team with those defensive metrics to break through. Deion will win some shootouts, but they'll drop multiple games in a loaded Big 12.