Published: Dec. 5, 2016

Alamo

Where things stand (Dec. 5):

Next game: The Buffs face Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 29, San Antonio, 7 p.m.

Notable: CU’s first bowl appearance since 2007

What’s on the line in the Alamo Bowl: “The Alamo Bowl provides the chance to finish a remarkable season on a high note.” — The Denver Post

Want to go?

If you go: The CU Boulder Alumni Association will host a Buffs Bash tailgate at the Tower of the Americas before the game from 4-7 p.m. CST. .

Result of CU’s latest game: Buffs lost to the University of Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 conference championship, Friday, Dec. 2 in Santa Clara, Calif.

Score of that game: 41-10

Buffs’ current record, including post-season:

Buffs’ regular season record: 10-2 (8-1 in Pac-12), best overall since 2001, when CU finished 10-3 and was the Big 12 champion

Perspective on the Pac-12 Championship loss: At the start of the season, the Buffs were expected to finish last. Instead, they won their division title and made the conference championship.

Quote on the upcoming Alamo Bowl: "It's exciting for us to get the monkey off our back for the bowl games.” — CU Head Coach Mike MacIntyre

CU’s current national ranking: No. 10

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