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Colorado Transfer Buzz Gains Momentum Ahead of Spring Game

Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes are no strangers to offseason attention. After a wave of players entered the transfer portal following a tough 3-9 season, the spotlight surrounding Colorado intensified for all the wrong reasons.

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Colorado's Julian Lewis With Surprising Quarterback Ranking

The Colorado Buffaloes projected starting quarterback in 2026 is redshirt freshman Julian Lewis. Where does Lewis ranked among the rest of power conference starting quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season?

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 8

Most Pressing Needs For Colorado Basketball in the Transfer Portal

The Colorado Buffaloes had an up-and-down season, which was concluded by their early exit in the College Basketball Crown. Coach Tad Boyle is hoping to have a much better season in 2026 with his job security in question, but several departures to the transfer portal and graduation may put a lot more pressure on Boyle.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 8

Three Ways Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders Should Be Better Next Year

Heading into the 2026 season, the Colorado Buffaloes are looking for a much-improved showing from the last year. With lots of additions from the transfer portal and high school recruiting, Colorado’s eyes are not just set on an improvement from 2025, but hoping to compete for a Big 12 title.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 8

Colorado Basketball Coach Tad Boyle Reveals Reason for Optimism

The Colorado Buffaloes have had a very tumultuous college basketball season, which ended in the College Basketball Crown. After the conclusion of the season, the Buffaloes have lost several players to the transfer portal, but coach Tad Boyle gave an optimistic message looking ahead to the 2026 season. “I feel great about where we are.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 8

Colorado Buffaloes Offense's Main Goal Next Season

In the 2025 season, the Colorado Buffaloes struggled to find balance between the pass and run games. With several additions along the offensive line and at all the skill positions, Colorado has a better chance of striking that balance.

Deion Sanders News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 8

Deion Sanders Admits Previous Mistake at Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is looking to lead the Buffs back to a bowl game and beyond in 2026. Colorado has had their ups and downs in the “Coach Prime” era. What does this upcoming season have in store?

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 8

Colorado Buffaloes Women's Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker, Updated Roster

College basketball's offseason is chaos, and the Colorado Buffaloes are enveloped in it. The transfer portal window opened on Monday, April 6, and will remain open until April 20.

Dominiq Ponder News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 7

New Details Emerge on Death of Colorado Quarterback Dominiq Ponder

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Dominiq Ponder passed away on March 1 before the Buffaloes started spring practices, and a recent report from USA Today's Brent Schrotenboer revealed that Ponder's blood-alcohol content (BAC) was over double the legal limit of 0.08 in the state of Colorado.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 7

Key Players Returning for Colorado Buffaloes Women's Basketball

The Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team made it to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time under coach JR Payne, but the Buffaloes have lost guard

College Football News / ESPN / April 7

Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.

Deion Sanders News / Ball Exclusives / April 7

Colorado HC Deion Sanders fires back at former players’ comments

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders was clear and concise on Tuesday in response to recent criticisms from former Colorado players that have transferred.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 7

Colorado Offensive Lineman Doesn't Hold Back About Buffaloes Running Backs

One of the Colorado Buffaloes’ newest offensive linemen opened up about the running back room in spring practice. At Tuesday’s press conference, senior center Demetrius Hunter had high praise for CU’s backfield, highlighting their physicality and explaining how he sees it helping the Buffs win games.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 7

Colorado Buffaloes Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures, Updated Roster

The transfer portal officially opened on Tuesday, April 7, but the Colorado Buffaloes have already felt its impact. Key pieces of Colorado coach Tad Boyle's roster have already announced their intentions of entering the portal, and the Buffaloes will have a new-look team heading into the 2026-27 season.

Dominiq Ponder News / The Spun / April 7

Autopsy Released for Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder

The autopsy of former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Dominiq Ponder has been released following his death. Ponder, 23, was killed in a single-car accident last month.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / April 7

Colorado Buffaloes Lose Another Big Man to Transfer Portal

The Colorado Buffaloes’ depth issues continue in the early stages of the transfer portal as they took another hit on Monday. CU’s second-to-last remaining center, Fawaz ‘Tacko’ Ifaola announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, according to 247Sports.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Heartland College Sports / March 30

Colorado Basketball Just Lost a Key Forward to the Transfer Portal

The Colorado Buffaloes are facing another offseason departure, as forward Sebastian Rancik plans to enter the transfer portal. Rancik, a 6-foot-11 sophomore, was a key contributor for the Buffaloes this past season, providing production and versatility in the frontcourt.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Heartland College Sports / March 29

Colorado Basketball is Retaining a Massive Piece of Their Roster

The Colorado Buffaloes just landed one of their biggest offseason wins, and it didn’t come from the transfer portal. Star guard Barrington Hargress is staying in Boulder, according to ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla, providing a massive boost for a program looking to build momentum heading into next season.