that take completely misses what colorado is building. forty-three transfers isn't a gimmick, it's a necessary roster overhaul for a program that won one game. you have to look at the quality, not just the quantity. they brought in the number one overall transfer class, per 247sports, with immediate impact players at offensive line and defensive back. their red zone touchdown percentage jumped from abysmal to respectable in one season because of those additions. saying it's not a plan ignores the clear strategy: use the portal to compete immediately while high school recruiting develops. their win total increased by three games last year, and that's with a schedule that featured six ranked opponents. the idea that sustainable programs can't be built through the portal is outdated. look at their offensive production per play, it improved dramatically. calling them the most overrated is just rivalry talk without acknowledging the tangible progress. they're not a finished product, but dismissing the entire approach as a gimmick shows you aren't paying attention to the results on the field.