“Fight CU down the field, CU must win!” – This line from the “Fight Song” perfectly sums up Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes. They’ve transformed from an underdog team to a fierce competitor, improving their record to 5-2. As the Buffs take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (also 5-2) in a crucial Big 12 matchup today, it feels like the “Fight Song” was written specifically for this moment. It’s the perfect anthem to inspire the team and the fans. But who originally performed this iconic song, and who wrote it?

Richard Durnett wrote the “Fight CU” — the CU Buffs’ fight song—in 1990. This song is an important component of the university’s traditions and has become a standard at athletic events, especially on game days. Golden Buffalo Marching Band, also known as the “Buffalo Band,” is the band that plays the ritual for the Buffs. They add to the lively ambiance and customs surrounding the Buffs’ sports culture with their energetic performances during football games and other sporting events.

However, the line “fight, fight for every yard” was originally written for football games, but as the song has been used for many sports, it has transformed to sound more like “fight, fight for victory.” Deion Sanders and his squad appear to have taken this motto extremely seriously this season, and they are determined to earn a spot in the college football playoffs by battling every team, regardless of their position or level of strength.

Nonetheless, the song has a lengthy history of development. Prior to this, Buffs’ devotees had a number of combat songs. But eventually, they all lost their popularity. Among them, “Glory Colorado,” sung to the rhythm of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” is the oldest of the Buffs’ fight songs, which have been around for a while. Since the university’s founding, this song has been a part of its culture and is representative of all of its campuses. At football games, the Glee Club was the only group to sing the song at first. In addition, you will undoubtedly hear supporters shout “Go, Buffs, Go” throughout game days. And this too is one of the CU Buffs’ fight songs! 

The “Fight Song” is definitely worth a listen, but let’s not forget the main event—the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Cincinnati Bearcats game, which is about to kick off!

A must-watch: Colorado Buffs vs Cincinnati

The Bearcats are back at Folsom Field for the first time since Colorado’s dominant 56-14 win in 1972. This time, it’s shaping up to be a real nail-biter. Colorado’s QB Shedeur Sanders and Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby are leading the Big 12 in passer rating and completion percentage, holding the top two spots. With both teams locked at 14-14 early in the second quarter, this game promises plenty of excitement. The Buffs may be favored by 6 points, but if you know college football, anything can happen.

Both teams come into this matchup at 5-2, making it a pivotal game as they look to snap their two-game losing streaks. Colorado boasts a dynamic passing game led by Shedeur, while Cincinnati leans on Sorsby’s balanced attack. From the jump, the action has been intense. Colorado struck first with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Shedeur to Travis Hunter, putting them up 7-0. Cincinnati answered right back after a quick three-and-out to start, with Sorsby launching a 40-yard bomb to Evan Pryor that set up Tony Johnson’s 6-yard touchdown catch.

As the game unfolds, all eyes are on who will come out on top. The Buffs are still considered strong contenders for the 2024 College Football Playoff, with ESPN giving them at least a 6% chance to make the 12-team field. It’s clear the spirit behind Colorado’s fight song is alive and well this season. Now it’s just a matter of whether they can keep the momentum going