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Potential Transfer Portal Target Could Be Colorado’s Answer to London Merritt’s Exit

The Colorado Buffaloes are just days away from the transfer portal opening, and they have plenty of work ahead to rebuild the roster. Coach Deion Sanders and his staff are set to lose 26 players this offseason, making it a critical period for roster management.

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Colorado Buffs cornerback DJ McKinney to enter transfer portal

After two seasons at Colorado, DJ McKinney is moving on. On Thursday, it was announced that the Buffaloes’ starting cornerback is planning to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Friday.

Deion Sanders News / BuffZone / January 1

New AD Fernando Lovo eager to work with Deion Sanders, other CU Buffs coaches

Five days after Fernando Lovo was hired as the athletic director at New Mexico 13 months ago, the Lobos’ football coach left and he was tasked with finding a new one.

Bangot Dak News / BuffZone / January 1

Big 12 slate again a daunting challenge for CU Buffs men’s basketball

Bangot Dak remembers how quickly things can unravel in the Big 12 Conference. As the Colorado men’s basketball team embarks on its second season after

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / January 1

Colorado's Latest Transfer Portal Departure Adds To Buffaloes' Growing Concerns

The Colorado Buffaloes roster continues to thin, with another young piece opting for the transfer portal. Coach Deion Sanders and his staff are now on track to lose more than 20 players from last season’s roster.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / January 1

Colorado Buffs close out 2025 with rout of Arizona

Why the Buffs won: Defense was strong throughout the night, holding Arizona to 37% shooting, while forcing 18 turnovers and converting those into 28 points.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 31

Colorado Buffaloes In Recruiting Battle To Flip 4-Star Safety Mekhi Williams

Four-star safety Mekhi Williams committed to the Florida State Seminoles back in March, but that hasn't stopped the Colorado Buffaloes and other schools from recruiting the 2027 prospect.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 31

Colorado Buffaloes Struck By All-Big 12 Freshman Entering Transfer Portal

Another standout freshman is set to leave the Colorado Buffaloes when the transfer portal opens Friday. 247Sports' Chris Hummer reported Wednesday that defensive end London Merritt plans on entering the portal, marking the seventh true freshman from this past season's team to leave (including original Kansas State cornerback signee Noah King).

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 31

CU Buffs freshman London Merritt plans to enter transfer portal

As a true freshman this past season, London Merritt became one of the key players on the Colorado defense. He’s now prepared to join many of his teammates in the transfer portal.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 31

Colorado coach Tad Boyle sounds off on proliferation of pros in NCAA basketball

Not long after his team suffered a humbling defeat, Tad Boyle received a call from a tried and true colleague in the coaching profession. Tom Izzo wasn’t calling to offer condolences, even after the Colorado men’s basketball team suffered a deflating loss against Northern Colorado.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 31

Increasing revenue will be top priority for new Colorado AD Fernando Lovo

As he prepares to pack and move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Boulder, Fernando Lovo knows there will be challenges. On a personal level, Lovo and his wife, Jordan, are set to begin the challenging process of moving and then finding a new home and a school for their young children in the Boulder area.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 31

Video: Analysis of new CU Buffs AD Fernando Lovo

BuffZone’s Brian Howell is joined by Adam Munsterteiger of BuffStampede to talk about new Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 31

Biggest Priorities for Colorado Buffaloes’ New Athletic Director

Before he even steps into his new office in Boulder, Fernando Lovo joins the Colorado Buffaloes as one of the most anticipated hires in years, second only to the arrival of Deion Sanders.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 31

Where Colorado Buffaloes Rank Among Teams With Most Transfer Portal Departures

The Colorado Buffaloes aren't alone in their mass exodus. Coach Deion Sanders' squad has seen 25 players (and counting) elect to head elsewhere after its 2025 season went awry.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 30

Important Upcoming Dates For Colorado Buffaloes: Transfer Portal, Recruiting Periods

One month will define the Colorado Buffaloes' future. January brings a bevy of roster-building opportunities for coach Deion Sanders as his squad reels from a 3-9 season.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 30

Rebounding struggles compounding defensive woes for CU Buffs

If Colorado expects to make an impact in the Big 12 Conference race, correcting a struggling defense trending in the wrong direction is the top priority.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 30

Buffaloes’ Jade Masogayo healthy, returning to old form

Getting through the first month of the season was a challenge for Colorado’s Jade Masogayo. Since shedding the brace she wore on her left knee, however, Masogayo has been her old self.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / December 30

Watts tying Sanders' record proves he's one of bigger steals of 2025 draft

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Ryan Staub News / Heartland College Sports / December 30

Colorado Loses QB Ryan Staub to Transfer Portal

On Tuesday, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes lost a notable member of the quarterback room to the transfer portal, with redshirt sophomore signal caller Ryan Staub electing to depart the program.

Reginald Hughes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 30

Colorado Buffaloes Lose Another Key Player To Transfer Portal

Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Reginald Hughes will be entering the transfer portal according to ESPN’s Pete Nakos. Hughes is the 23rd Buffalo to enter the portal this offseason. The Colorado Buffaloes will be without linebacker Reginald Hughes, as the veteran is reportedly entering the transfer portal per Pete Nakos.