Buffaloes Wire • 1st April 2026

Standouts, disappointments and best marks from Colorado's 2026 Pro Day

The Colorado Buffaloes hosted their annual pro day Tuesday morning, giving draft-eligible players a final chance to make a name for themselves ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.Nineteen former Buffs worked out in front of 26 NFL teams, with several turning in strong performances. While this year's group lacked the star power of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, several prospects helped boost their potential draft stock.Three Buffaloes stood out from the herd at the Ford Practice Facility. Offensive l...

Buffaloes Wire • 29th March 2026

Boo Carter being compared to former Colorado Heisman Trophy winner

There's a new Travis Hunter in Boulder?

The Colorado Buffaloes brought a plethora of talent this offseason in a 40-player transfer class. Head coach Deion Sanders restructured how they approached the portal, bringing in talent from proven programs and players.

Through the portal, Colorado reinforced its secondary, grabbing seven defensive backs from schools such as Notre Dame and James Madison. Among those seven is Tennessee transfer Boo Carter. The former Volunteer was ranked as a top-three s...

Buffaloes Wire • 16th March 2026

Colorado women's basketball earns NCAA Tournament bid, face Illinois

The Buffaloes are back on the dance floor.

The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team was picked as an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, earning its fourth appearance in five years. The 10-seed Buffaloes will face off against the seventh-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini in the first round of the Big Dance on Saturday. Colorado will tip off against the Illini at 7:30 p.m. MT on ESPN2.

The Buffaloes are back in March Madness a year after being the First Team Out, following back-...

Buffaloes Wire • 5th March 2026

Four biggest questions facing Colorado football entering spring camp

As the Colorado Buffaloes balance a reloaded roster and coaching staff, the spring season will be a crucial opportunity to get affairs in order.

Last spring, the absence of head coach Deion Sanders due to bladder removal and reconstruction led to a discombobulated team and a 3-9 season. This season, however, 40 new transfers, all-new coordinators and a present "Prime" will look to change the tide.

With new coordinators and an entire roster overhaul, question marks emerge. So, as practice ramps...

Buffaloes Wire • 26th February 2026

Colorado football transfer portal player profile: Safety Boo Carter

The Colorado Buffaloes' secondary could be a scary sight in 2026 despite defensive coordinator Robert Livingston leaving.Head coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes bolstered their secondary in the transfer portal. Colorado added seven defensive backs, with a formidable talent in former Tennessee Volunteer Boo Carter.However, after being dismissed by the Vols last season due to a slew of behavioral issues, he is entering a make-or-break season with Coach Prime and the Buffaloes. His talent and po...

Buffaloes Wire • 24th February 2026

Colorado women's basketball nearing NCAA tournament 'lock' status

Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball controls its own March destiny.

After winning eight of their last nine games, Colorado received the most votes among "others receiving votes" in Monday's latest AP Poll, seven points behind the No. 25-ranked Princeton. It is the Buffaloes' first time receiving votes this season, coming after their upset win over No. 20-ranked Texas Tech.

Nestled among the top of the Big 12, Colorado has placed itself firmly in the NCAA tournament conversation with the upse...

Buffaloes Wire • 18th February 2026

Three Colorado football transfers poised for 2026 breakout

Spotting potential in the transfer portal is the easy part. For the Colorado Buffaloes, turning it into wins has been the hard part.That sentiment defined Colorado's disappointing 2025 campaign: a team rich in promise that never quite turned it into results. Head coach Deion Sanders handed in his worst season yet with the Black and Gold, prompting a need for a recalibration in the offseason.The Buffaloes did just that, assembling the fourth-best transfer portal class in the Big 12. The emphasis...

Buffaloes Wire • 8th January 2026

Colorado football adds Utah quarterback transfer and brother of NFL QB

After receiving their first Power 4 transfer in former Notre Dame cornerback Cree Thomas, the Colorado Buffaloes earned their third one in the last 12 hours.

With quarterback Ryan Staub entering the portal, the Buffaloes were left without a backup for former five-star Julian "JuJu" Lewis. However, the Buffaloes found a formidable one in Utah transfer quarterback Isaac Wilson as their 20th transfer. The former Ute is the brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson, who was the No. 2 overal...

Buffaloes Wire • 4th January 2026

Former Colorado edge rusher drawing interest from top programs

With the Colorado Buffaloes scheduling visits with several transfers, one former Buff is gaining interest from several blue-blood programs.

Former Buff edge Alexander McPherson hit the transfer portal after a standout freshman season. In his time with Colorado, McPherson tallied 15 total tackles and 0.5 sacks. While it was not always reflected on the stat sheet, the loss was significant for the Buffs' depleted defensive front.

The Buffaloes lost seven players, including McPherson, along their...

Buffaloes Wire • 3rd January 2026

Colorado football to host standout Bowling Green linebacker

The Colorado Buffaloes lost three linebackers to the transfer portal this offseason and have struggled at the position under head coach Deion Sanders. However, on Day 2 of the transfer portal, the Buffs are addressing the problem.

Notably, Colorado has scheduled visits with multiple defensive players to address the exodus in the trenches. But they have "Coach Prime," and the Buffs are attempting to fill their empty spots at the linebacker position.

Among the first of the linebackers visiting f...

Buffaloes Wire • 3rd January 2026

Colorado sets visit with former All-Sun Belt transfer edge MJ Stroud

The Colorado Buffaloes lost seven players from their 2025 defensive line to the transfer portal and the NFL Draft; however, head coach Deion Sanders is responding.

With several spots to fill along its defensive front, Sanders and the Buffs don't have time to waste. Notably, Colorado has scheduled visits with former New Mexico defensive tackle Ezra Christensen, Appalachian State standout Dylan Manuel and Mercer star Andrew Zock. However, the defensive line rebuild is incomplete, with additional...

Buffaloes Wire • 2nd January 2026

Colorado football to host FCS-All American defensive lineman

The transfer portal has officially opened as of Jan. 2, and the Colorado Buffaloes are not wasting any time.

Head coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes offered three-star transfer and FCS All-American defensive tackle Andrew Zock. The Mercer product is scheduled to visit the Buffaloes on Jan. 7 and Toledo on Jan. 4. Along with the Buffs, Zock also holds offers from Arkansas State, FAU, Sam Houston, Charlotte, Tulsa, Liberty, MTSU, UNLV, among others. He is ranked as the 66th-best edge in the tr...

Buffaloes Wire • 2nd January 2026

Colorado football offers elite James Madison transfer cornerback

The Colorado Buffaloes have only one defensive back remaining on their 2025 roster after the departure of DJ McKinney, meaning Deion Sanders will need to rebuild through the transfer portal.However, the Buffaloes are already getting started with that process by offering transfer Justin Eaglin from James Madison. The cornerback shined in 2025, recording five interceptions, returning one for a touchdown and one in the first round of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks. His five i...

Buffaloes Wire • 21st December 2025

Colorado football hires Chris Marve as Deion Sanders reshapes staff

As the Colorado Buffaloes navigate a mass exodus to the transfer portal, head coach Deion Sanders is getting his coaching staff in order.Sanders is strengthening his defensive staff by hiring former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Chris Marve, who is expected to be named Colorado's linebackers coach, per CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.In addition to the Marve hire, Sanders is bringing in former Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion as his offensive coordinator and will make additional staff mo...

Buffaloes Wire • 7th December 2025

Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders land a pair of four-star brothers

Head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes added a pair of four-star brothers on Saturday.The Colorado Buffaloes and Coach Prime picked up a commitment from four-star wide receiver Xavier McDonald. Dolph McDonald, per Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, has also committed to Colorado for the 2027 class.Xavier was committed to Sacramento State since July, but decommitted after the Hornets' former head coach, Brennan Marion, took the job as Colorado's offensive coordinator.The 6-foot-3 wideout is the...

Buffaloes Wire • 30th November 2025

Takeaways from Colorado football's season-ending loss to Kansas State

The Colorado Buffaloes fell to the Kansas State Wildcats 24-14 to put an end to a long and painful season of football.Not only did the Buffaloes finish the season losing five straight games, but they also finished with a 3-9 record; the worst in the head coach Deion Sanders' era. And in a season of disappointment, the Buffaloes had another disappointing game. Colorado tried to play spoiler to K-State, which was on the verge of bowl eligibility, but fourth-quarter woes cost them an otherwise hard...

Buffaloes Wire • 29th November 2025

Staff predictions for Colorado football vs. Kansas State

Colorado football is on a four-game losing streak, but is looking to end its 2025 season on a high note with a road win against the Kansas State Wildcats.

The Wildcats, unlike the Buffaloes, have everything to play for. Sitting at 5-6, they are one win away from bowl eligibility. Deion Sanders' squad will try to play spoiler despite turning its focus to 2026 with the announcement earlier this week that star freshman Julian Lewis will indeed redshirt and thus be forced to sit this weekend.

Colo...

Buffaloes Wire • 24th November 2025

Five key stats that told the story of Colorado's loss to Arizona State

At the end of the head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders' first year with the Colorado Buffaloes, Sanders said, "You better get me now, this is the worst we're gonna be." Now, after Colorado's 42-17 loss to the No. 25-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils, the Buffaloes are going to be just as bad or worse than Coach Prime's first season, where they finished 4-8.The Buffaloes' offense struggled, including a rough game from true-freshman Julian Lewis. Lewis threw for 161 yards and completed just 50% of...

Buffaloes Wire • 21st November 2025

Staff predictions for Colorado football vs. Arizona State

Colorado football is back in action Saturday for its final home game of the 2025 season. The Buffaloes welcome in the defending Big 12 champions and No. 25 team in the country, the Arizona State Sun Devils.

The Buffaloes enter the game on a three-game losing streak, but showed more fight two weeks ago against West Virginia. Star freshman Julian Lewis is now the Buffs' starting quarterback and will get his first start at Folsom Field.

Deion Sanders' team is set to miss its second bowl game in h...

Buffaloes Wire • 18th November 2025

What to know about the Arizona State Sun Devils ahead of the Buffaloes Week 11 matchup

With only two games left in the season, the Colorado Buffaloes have a chance to look to the future against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

The Buffs suffered their third straight loss, a 29-22 defeat to the West Virginia Mountaineers, but not without their five-star freshman quarterback showing his potential. Julian Lewis threw for two touchdowns and 299 yards while completing 62% of his passes.

Meanwhile, the Sun Devils have been plagued by injuries all season. Their starter and preseason All-B...

Buffaloes Wire • 28th October 2025

Everything Deion Sanders said in his press conference after blowout loss to Utah

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered their worst loss of the season in blowout fashion to the Utah Utes, 53-7, on Friday.In a game that showcased glaring issues across all phases, the Buffaloes were dominated through four quarters. After a 26-point second quarter, the Utes finished the first half up 43-0 with 398 yards of total offense, whilst Colorado had -18. Things didn't get much better for the Buffaloes as they failed to score their first points until the fourth quarter with quarterback Ryan Sta...

Buffaloes Wire • 26th October 2025

Takeaways from Colorado football's embarrassing loss to the Utah Utes

With a true-freshman under center for the Utah Utes and two weeks to prepare, the Colorado Buffaloes got dominated in an embarrassing blowout loss.At halftime, the Utes had a 43-point halftime lead and 398 total yards of offense. Meanwhile, the Colorado Buffaloes had -18 yards. Utah kept the Buffaloes at bay, besides a window dressing touchdown from backup quarterback Ryan Staub.With four games left in the season, and a record of 3-5, the Buffaloes are staring down what could be their worst seas...

Buffaloes Wire • 11th October 2025

Three offensive keys for Colorado against No. 21 Iowa State

As the Colorado Buffaloes continue through their most demanding stretch of games, they welcome in a formidable opponent in the No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones. Despite the Buffs' 2-4 record and 0-3 start in conference play, CU has a chance to flip the script.Iowa State is coming off a loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats, where the finishing score of 38-30 doesn't tell the entire story. The Cyclones' defense got dominated. Cincinnati racked up 474 total yards of offense with 214 yards through the air and...

Buffaloes Wire • 5th October 2025

Deion Sanders addresses media following Colorado's loss at TCU

The Colorado Buffaloes took another disheartening loss to the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, 35-21.

After, once again, showing flashes of greatness to start the game, the Buffaloes struggled to finish. An early 14-point lead diminished in the last two minutes of the first half after a pass interference call led to the Horned Frogs' first score, and an interception led to the next. Colorado also had a plethora of opportunities that they could not capitalize on, which aided TCU in the win. Most no...