CU football spring game to showcase new roster

What to expect: Sanders told reporters recently that the format of the game will be mostly the traditional offense versus defense, with a few practice drills mixed in.

• The game is expected to last roughly an hour.

What we're watching: With about 50 newcomers, there are plenty of fresh faces competing for key roles.

• The Buffs enter spring with new offensive and defensive coordinators.

Zoom in: The battle to watch is, surprisingly, at quarterback.

• After starting two games before being redshirted, many fans expected former five-star recruit Julian "Juju" Lewis to emerge as the face of the program.
• Yes, but: Utah transfer Isaac Wilson — the brother of former Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson and a four-star recruit himself — has impressed during camp, and Sanders made it clear no player was guaranteed a starting spot.

Driving the news: This year's spring game has been rebranded as the AT&T Black and Gold Weekend, expanding beyond just football.

• The weekend will include youth flag football games, facility tours and player autograph sessions.

If you go: Folsom Field will open to fans at 11am, and Ralphie XII is set to run at 12:50pm. Kickoff is at 1pm.

• Admission to the game itself is free this year for the first time under Sanders, but fans still do need to register for tickets.

What's next: Sanders said he will pursue a future spring matchup against in-state rival Colorado State after the NCAA denied previous requests to face Syracuse.

• While most programs have downplayed their spring games in recent years, Sanders has made no secret he wants the scrimmage to be a high-profile event.