The Buffaloes have been idle for about nine days, the Volunteers for about nine months. Some momentum remains from Colorado’s road wins over Kansas State and South Dakota by a combined 41 points, and a veteran roster with three seniors and two juniors in the mix for minutes should be unfazed by the pause in games. Plus, they welcome The Buffs welcome G D'Shawn Schwartz for his first appearance. Tennessee has been nagged by positive Covid tests affecting several players and coach Rick Barnes, who says two of them will sit out the opener. The Vols went 5-11 ATS at home a season ago.