re: Deion lands a 5 star OT and 4 FBS transfer O-linemen

We went through this already.
You'd be a fool to ignore all context to say 2013 and 2023 were "exactly" the same. This time period of recruiting and transfers is where we see all the other factors pay off.

See your logic out -- 2014 recruiting class ranked 74 (247). No 4 or 5 stars. Not that class rankings and stars are exactly on or what it's all about, but it does give a general indication of top-end talent. That 2014 class wasn't good in retrospect.
Colorado's record in 2014 was 2-10.