University of Colorado Athletics
This year's Buffs Box includes collectable cups featuring four Buffs stars: RB DeKalon Taylor, LB Liona Lefau, QB Julian Lewis, and WR DeAndre Moore
The Buffs Box Is Back: Taco Bell And Colorado Athletics Team Up For Second Season
August 20, 2026 | Football, Buffalo Sports Properties
Another Great Buffs Tradition Returns August 20. The Buffs Box is Back Featuring Four Colorado Football Players and the “Every Point Matters” Scholarship Campaign.
BOULDER, Colo. — The Buffs Box is back.
After a record-setting debut last season, Taco Bell franchisee Alvarado Restaurant Nation is teaming up with Colorado Athletics for a second year of the Buffs Box, which brings together Colorado football, Taco Bell meal favorites and scholarship support for University of Colorado students — continuing what is quickly becoming another great Buffs tradition.
Beginning August 20, fans at participating Taco Bell restaurants throughout Colorado can once again order the Buffs Box, featuring a lineup of Taco Bell favorites and collectible cups showcasing four Colorado Buffaloes football players.
Returning for his second season with the campaign is quarterback Julian Lewis, joined this year by wide receiver DeAndre Moore, Jr., running back DeKalon Taylor and linebacker Liona Lefau.
Throughout the season, Lewis, Moore, Taylor and Lefau will be featured across Taco Bell advertising, social media and promotional appearances, bringing the personalities of Colorado football directly to Buffs fans throughout the state.
The 2026 campaign also introduces "Every Point Matters," giving Buffs fans another reason to celebrate every score this season.
For every point the Buffs score during the regular season, Alvarado Restaurant Nation will donate $200 to the Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund, continuing the partnership's scholarship support for a second consecutive year.
"Last year showed us how much fun it can be when you bring together the Buffs, Taco Bell and the Colorado community," said Rob Alvarado, CEO of Alvarado Restaurant Nation. "This year, we wanted to build on that momentum. Every Point Matters gives Buffs fans one more reason to celebrate every time Colorado puts points on the board, while continuing to support students at CU."
The campaign will also feature Ralphie, one of the most iconic traditions in college athletics, as Taco Bell celebrates the energy, personalities and traditions that make Colorado football unique.
"We are so thrilled to have the Buffs Box back for another season of Colorado football, further strengthening the partnership between CU Athletics, Taco Bell, and Alvarado Restaurant Nation," said Fernando Lovo, CU Director of Athletics. "My huge thanks to Rob for his continued vision on this exciting initiative that Buffs fans love and which directly supports CU student-athletes as they pursue their dreams."
The 2026 Buffs Box will be available beginning August 20 at participating Taco Bell locations throughout Colorado for a limited time.
Alvarado Restaurant Nation and Colorado Athletics worked closely to develop this partnership with athletics multimedia rights holder Buffalo Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the leading media and technology company powering college athletics.
Every Point Matters. Another great Buffs tradition. Buffs Love the Bell.
After a record-setting debut last season, Taco Bell franchisee Alvarado Restaurant Nation is teaming up with Colorado Athletics for a second year of the Buffs Box, which brings together Colorado football, Taco Bell meal favorites and scholarship support for University of Colorado students — continuing what is quickly becoming another great Buffs tradition.
Beginning August 20, fans at participating Taco Bell restaurants throughout Colorado can once again order the Buffs Box, featuring a lineup of Taco Bell favorites and collectible cups showcasing four Colorado Buffaloes football players.
Returning for his second season with the campaign is quarterback Julian Lewis, joined this year by wide receiver DeAndre Moore, Jr., running back DeKalon Taylor and linebacker Liona Lefau.
Throughout the season, Lewis, Moore, Taylor and Lefau will be featured across Taco Bell advertising, social media and promotional appearances, bringing the personalities of Colorado football directly to Buffs fans throughout the state.
The 2026 campaign also introduces "Every Point Matters," giving Buffs fans another reason to celebrate every score this season.
For every point the Buffs score during the regular season, Alvarado Restaurant Nation will donate $200 to the Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund, continuing the partnership's scholarship support for a second consecutive year.
"Last year showed us how much fun it can be when you bring together the Buffs, Taco Bell and the Colorado community," said Rob Alvarado, CEO of Alvarado Restaurant Nation. "This year, we wanted to build on that momentum. Every Point Matters gives Buffs fans one more reason to celebrate every time Colorado puts points on the board, while continuing to support students at CU."
The campaign will also feature Ralphie, one of the most iconic traditions in college athletics, as Taco Bell celebrates the energy, personalities and traditions that make Colorado football unique.
"We are so thrilled to have the Buffs Box back for another season of Colorado football, further strengthening the partnership between CU Athletics, Taco Bell, and Alvarado Restaurant Nation," said Fernando Lovo, CU Director of Athletics. "My huge thanks to Rob for his continued vision on this exciting initiative that Buffs fans love and which directly supports CU student-athletes as they pursue their dreams."
The 2026 Buffs Box will be available beginning August 20 at participating Taco Bell locations throughout Colorado for a limited time.
Alvarado Restaurant Nation and Colorado Athletics worked closely to develop this partnership with athletics multimedia rights holder Buffalo Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the leading media and technology company powering college athletics.
Every Point Matters. Another great Buffs tradition. Buffs Love the Bell.
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