OK, let's not pretend this is a marquee matchup on paper.Colorado stumbled out of its Big 12 opener with a 23-13 loss to Baylor, dropping Coach Prime's Buffaloes to 2-2 and looking like (potentially) the worst team in the conference.That's on the heels of a 41-7 blowout at Northwestern that was ugly enough for Deion Sanders to dismiss a handful of players for conduct detrimental to the team days later.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORSTexas Tech, meanwhile, rolls into Boulder undefeated at 4-0, ranked No.
12, and looking every bit like the defending Big 12 champs they are.An interior view of the video scoreboard and empty stands at Folsom Field before a game between the Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State Rams on Sept.16, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.
(Getty Images)So no, the Buffaloes probably aren't pulling off the upset.But the vibes in Boulder remain immaculate, and this might be the single best outdoor city on the entire schedule this season.6 OF THE BEST FALL CAMPING DESTINATIONS IN AMERICA, PLUS GEAR BEGINNERS SHOULD PACKWhatever happens at Folsom Field, fans in town for the game still get to enjoy some of the best terrain in the country.Under 10 minutes from Folsom Field | Easy to strenuousThe single best trailhead in Boulder, and it's basically in town.
Options range from the easy 1.3-mile Chautauqua Trail loop to the legendary Royal Arch hike — 3.3 miles, steep, a 4.8-star rating from over 20,000 AllTrails reviews, ending at a natural stone arch overlooking the city.If your group has wildly different fitness levels, this is the one trailhead that can handle all of them at once.Sunrise over the Flatirons in Boulder, Colo.
(Getty Images)Walkable from Folsom Field | EasyRuns right through downtown, so there's no real "drive time" to speak of.Rent a bike from University Bikes or B-Cycle and ride the paved path, or just walk down and watch people tube, fish and wade in the creek itself.
The lowest-effort option on this list.Cyclists enjoy the...