The guys dig into another nail-biting Broncos win and whether Denver can keep living this dangerously as the AFC race tightens. They debate Bo Nix’s inconsistency, the Patriots comparison, the shaky defense, and what it will take to secure the top seed. Then the conversation pivots to Colorado State’s headline-grabbing hire of Jim Mora Jr., and where it leaves the Rams. Finally, they look at Deion Sanders’ tough season in Boulder — and what CU has to do to reload in 2025.
On this episode of After the Horn, Tom, Ron, and Woody break down another close-call Broncos win and ask the question every fan is thinking: can Denver keep surviving these razor-thin finishes? They look at Bo Nix’s up-and-down performance, the late-game magic, and why the defense suddenly looked vulnerable against a backup quarterback. The discussion expands to whether the Broncos can truly compete with New England for the AFC’s top seed, how both teams match up stylistically, and which remaining games could define the conference race. From there, the show shifts to Colorado State’s surprising and impressive hire of Jim Mora Jr., why it's the most accomplished coach the Rams have landed since Sonny Lubick, and what it means for CSU’s future in a changing conference landscape. The guys also dive into Colorado’s frustrating finish under Deion Sanders, what went wrong in Year 2, and how CU must overhaul its staff and strategy to regain credibility. They wrap with a fiery debate on Lane Kiffin’s decision to jump ship, college football chaos, and the NIL-driven new world everyone is navigating.