Colorado Buffaloes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Falcons' Xavier Watts tying Deion Sanders' record proves he's one of the bigger steals of 2025 NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons should feel fortunate that Watts fell to them in the third round of the 2025 NFL 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.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 30

The Unique Plan Colorado Has For Fernando Lovo's Early Arrival

With Thursday being his first official day on the job, new Colorado Buffaloes athletic director Fernando Lovo will get an opportunity to work alongside his predecessor, Rick George, for about six months.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 29

Deion Sanders’ Transfer Exodus Opens Door for Elite Running Back Addition

The Colorado Buffaloes enter the offseason thin at running back after losing Dre’lon Miller and Dallan Hayden to the transfer portal. With offensive coordinator Brennan Marion bringing his “Go-Go” offense to Boulder, reloading the backfield has become a top priority.

Ryan Staub News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 29

What Ryan Staub's Transfer Portal Decision Means For Colorado Buffaloes

To little surprise, third-year Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub will enter the transfer portal when it opens later this week. ESPN's Pete Thamel

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 29

Three New Year's Resolutions For Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes

Should auld Colorado Buffaloes be forgot, and never brought to mind, coach Deion Sanders would be better off. "Coach Prime" stood atop a flameout in 2025, as Colorado went 3-9 following the departures of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and many others.