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Colorado Buffaloes backup QB Dominiq Ponder dies at age 23

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died at the age of 23, head coach Deion Sanders announced on Sunday. “God please comfort the Ponder family, friends & Loved ones,” Sanders wrote on social media.

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Colorado women’s basketball nabs No. 6 seed for Big 12 Tournament

The Colorado women’s basketball team left Provo, Utah, on Saturday afternoon knowing it fumbled an opportunity. Twice. The Buffs also left Provo hoping to look ahead rather than dwell on what could have been.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 1

No. 15 Colorado lacrosse uses fast start to defeat No. 22 Army

In a two-game road trip against ranked foes, the Colorado women’s soccer team salvaged a split. The 15th-ranked Buffaloes used a dominant second quarter to pave the way for a 13-6 victory at No.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 1

Colorado Buffaloes Kicker Josh McCormick Reveals Impactful Message

With a fresh slate heading into 2026, the Colorado Buffaloes have a lot of work to do to be successful. However, for Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the entire program, football means much more than just being a great player. During the transfer portal, the Buffaloes brought in a new kicker in Grambling transfer Josh McCormick.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / March 1

Overhauled roster, staff as Deion Sanders, CU Buffs open spring practice

Deion Sanders is entering his fourth season at Colorado ready to do something he’s done plenty of times before: rebuild. For the third time in his four seasons as the Buffs’ head coach, Sanders has an overhauled roster to work with as spring practice gets underway.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / March 1

One Change To Expect Under Colorado's New Defensive Coordinator Chris Marve

The Colorado Buffaloes are looking to have a much-improved defense for the 2026 season. Following the departure of previous defensive coordinator Robert

Bangot Dak News / BuffZone / March 1

Colorado tasked with again rebounding from lopsided loss

Bangot Dak was part of a Colorado team that conjured some March magic. He was part of another that finished last in the Big 12, yet still managed to impress down the stretch.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 28

Colorado Women's Basketball's NCAA Tournament Chances Impacted by Latest Loss

In a game Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball desperately needed to cement an NCAA Tournament spot, coach JR Payne's Buffs capsized in the fourth quarter and fell to the BYU Cougars on Saturday, 75-62.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 28

Disastrous fourth quarter dooms Buffs women’s basketball in Provo

PROVO, Utah – A disastrous fourth quarter on Saturday likely cost the Colorado women’s basketball team the fourth seed for the Big 12 tournament. Now, the Buffs are gonna need some help to get the No.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 28

Tad Boyle ejected in Colorado’s lopsided loss at No. 5 Houston

HOUSTON — The last time Tad Boyle was part of the opposing bench at Houston, he was in the starting lineup. It was more than 42 years ago when Boyle was in the starting five for Kansas at Houston.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 28

Colorado Buffaloes Battling Rival Program For Four-Star Recruit Khalil Taylor

Class of 2027 four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor revealed his top list of schools on Friday, and the Colorado Buffaloes made the cut. According to Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, Taylor's top six also includes rival Nebraska and four other Power Four teams in Georgia, Ohio State, Syracuse and Penn State.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 28

Deion Sanders’ Potential Successor at Colorado Revealed

The Colorado Buffaloes' spring camp is just around the corner for coach Deion Sanders and his staff. Still, the college coaching carousel is an ever present topic, and The Athletic predicted every college's coach for the 2030 season.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 28

No. 5 Houston crushes CU Buffs men’s basketball

HOUSTON — Compared to other recent road ventures against nationally ranked teams, it wasn’t a bad start at all for Colorado. In the early moments against No.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 27

How Colorado Women's Basketball Can Punch NCAA Tournament Ticket

Destiny returned to Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball. Coach JR Payne's Buffs (20-9, 11-6 Big 12) got some in-conference help after a tough loss to Utah last Tuesday.

College Basketball News / BuffZone / February 27

CU Buffs aim to break the odds in visit to No. 5 Houston

Tad Boyle has faced Houston on the road before. It’s been over 40 years, with over a thousand games on the sideline since, for Boyle. Yet he remembers that game clearly.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 27

How Colorado's Transfer Portal Class Compares to the Big 12

The Colorado Buffaloes have once again added a significant number of players to the roster in hopes of bouncing back from a very tough 2025 campaign. Under Colorado coach Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes have strived to be successful but have not been able to find success when it comes to wins on the field.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 27

Plenty of motivation for CU Buffs as they visit BYU in regular season finale

Going into Saturday’s regular season finale, the Colorado women’s basketball team is well aware of the stakes. Beat BYU on its home court and the Buffs will be the No.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 26

No. 15 Colorado women’s lacrosse falls at No. 18 Stony Brook

Colorado’s unbeaten start has come to an end. The 15th-ranked CU women’s lacrosse team suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday night, dropping a 9-7 decision in a top-25 nonconference battle at No.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 26

What Warren Sapp's Exit Means For Colorado Heading into Spring Practices

The Colorado Buffaloes weren’t expecting a quiet offseason. Still, the news that NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is leaving Boulder after just two seasons shocked and raised the eyebrows of many.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 26

Big 12 Tournament Projects Difficult Path for Colorado

March Madness is right around the corner and conference tournaments getting closer to tipping off. If the season were to end today, where would the Colorado Buffaloes be seeded in the Big 12 conference tournament?

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / February 26

Hall of Famer Warren Sapp won’t return to CU Buffs coaching staff

Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is no longer on the Colorado football staff. After two seasons with the Buffaloes, Sapp is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to a BuffZone source.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Heartland College Sports / February 26

Tad Boyle is Fed Up with This Aspect of College Basketball

Following Colorado’s 79-70 win over Kansas State on Wednesday night, Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle went off on the pace of college basketball that continues to be bogged down by reviews.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / February 25

Colorado promotes LB coach Chris Marve to defensive coordinator

Deion Sanders and Colorado promote LB coach Chris Marve to defensive coordinator

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes have wasted no time in replacing now-former defensive coordinator Robert Livingston.

Top eight college football stars who passed on the 2026 NFL Draft

Mike Elko, Deion Sanders fuel growing call for college football commissioner

Tennessee could be better off with youth movement at QB in the long term

Texas Tech five-star DT commit takes over as No. 1 overall recruit in 2027 class

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College Football News / Yardbarker / February 20

Mike Elko, Deion Sanders fuel growing call for college football commissioner

Mike Elko and Deion Sanders have both recently gone on record advocating for a college football commissioner. With NIL tampering, transfer portal, and eligibility controversies creating a Wild West environment, coaches are increasingly concerned that the sport is drifting toward an unsustainable future.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 16