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Colorado’s Transfer Portal Losses Continue as London Merritt Departs.
The Colorado Buffaloes are facing continued roster instability as another highly rated young player has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Four-star edge rusher London Merritt officially announced his departure, adding to a growing list of players leaving head coach Deion Sanders’ program. Merritt becomes one of more than 20 players from last season’s roster expected to move on, highlighting the ongoing challenges Colorado faces in retaining talent. Several members of the 2024

Dwayne
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Buffs Open 2026 Ski Season in Lake Placid.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Colorado Buffaloes ski team begins the 2026 Nordic season this week at Mt. Van Hovenberg, competing in four races during the U.S. Cross Country Skiing National Championships. While the event crowns national champions rather than NCAA titles, three of the four races will count toward NCAA Championship qualification. Additionally, two races will be scored as part of a Nordic-only Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) Invitational. Color

Reiny Montelongo
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Colorado Women’s Basketball Defeats Arizona in Conference Home Opener.
The University of Colorado women’s basketball team earned a decisive 75–56 victory over Arizona on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the CU Events Center in Boulder. With the win, the Buffaloes improved to 10–4 overall and 1–1 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats fell to 9–4 and 0–2 in conference action. Colorado set the tone early, jumping out to a strong first-quarter lead and controlling the pace of the game throughout. The Buffaloes led by as many as 12 points in the opening quarter a

Reiny Montelongo
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Colorado’s Top Cornerback DJ McKinney Plans Transfer Portal Entry.
Colorado cornerback DJ McKinney is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The move comes after a disappointing 2025 season for McKinney, following a strong 2024 campaign in which he lined up opposite Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. McKinney transferred to Colorado from Oklahoma State and was projected to be the Buffaloes’ leading cornerback in 2025. However, his performance declined compared to the previous s

Dante
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Colorado Names New Mexico’s Fernando Lovo as Next Athletic Director.
Colorado has announced Fernando Lovo, currently at the University of New Mexico, as its next athletic director, signing him to a five-year contract worth $1.2 million per year. The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved the contract on Monday. Lovo spent the past year at New Mexico after completing his second tenure in administrative roles at Texas. During his time with the Lobos, he hired head football coach Jason Eck, who guided the team to its first nine-win seas

Dante
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Dak’s 18 Points Leads Colorado Over UC Davis, 95–79
Boulder Daily Camera BOULDER, Colo. — Bangot Dak erupted for 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting as Colorado overpowered UC Davis 95–79 on Sunday. The Aggies (4-2) briefly threatened to flip the game when they tied it 54–54 with 13:27 remaining. Colorado (5-0) responded immediately, with Dak hammering home a dunk, Felix Kossaras scoring inside, and Barrington Hargress finishing at the rim on a three-possession surge that rebuilt the lead and signaled the game’s decisive turn. Koss

Derik
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Johnson Scores 17 as Colorado Tops San Francisco 79-69 in Acrisure Holiday Classic
dailycamera images Isaiah Johnson scored 17 points, and Barrington Hargress added 15 as Colorado defeated San Francisco 79-69 on Thursday in the Acrisure Holiday Classic. Johnson completed a three-point play with 11:47 remaining to give Colorado the lead for good at 54-51. Sebastian Rancik later added a 3-pointer at 5:24 to give the Buffaloes their first double-digit lead of the game at 71-61. Hargress made a contested shot in the lane while being fouled and added the free th

Dante
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Bangot Dak’s Double-Double Leads Colorado Past Washington for Acrisure Holiday Classic Title
buffalo wire images Bangot Dak recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds, leading Colorado to an 81-68 victory over Washington in the championship game of the Acrisure Holiday Classic on Friday. Four Buffaloes teammates reached double digits in scoring, highlighting a balanced offensive performance. Isaiah Johnson added 13 points, Alon Michaeli scored 12, while Sebastian Rancik and Felix Kossaras contributed 11 points each for Colorado (7-0). Barrington Hargress finished with eight

Dante
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Jones Lead West Virginia Past Colorado 29–22
Getty Images MORGANTOWN, W.Va . — Curtis Jones Jr. proved that versatility can make all the difference. The West Virginia sophomore, who typically lines up as a hybrid linebacker, stepped into the offensive backfield and delivered two short touchdown runs to lift the Mountaineers to a 29–22 victory over Colorado on Saturday. Jones, who played both offense and defense in high school, saw increased practice time at running back due to a rash of injuries. On his three carries,

Dante
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Arizona routs Colorado 52-17 behind Noah Fifita’s four first-half touchdown passes
Getty Images BOULDER, Colo. — Noah Fifita threw four first-half touchdown passes, and the Arizona Wildcats forced five turnovers in a dominant 52-17 rout of the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday night, rebounding from back-to-back close losses. “This is a huge win coming off two heartbreaking losses,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “We’re gonna enjoy the plane ride home.” The Wildcats (5–3, 2–3 Big 12) stormed to a 38–7 halftime lead, scoring on six of their first seven driv

Dante
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Kaidon Salter Throws 2 TD Passes, Colorado’s Defense Shines in 24–17 Win Over No. 22 Iowa State
AP Photo/David Zalubowski BOULDER, Colo. — Kaidon Salter tossed two touchdown passes, and Colorado’s defense delivered in the fourth quarter with a crucial interception and a fourth-down stop to help the Buffaloes upset No. 22 Iowa State 24–17 on Saturday. Salter threw for 255 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown strike to Omarion Miller, as the Buffaloes (3–4, 1–3 Big 12) snapped a two-game skid. After taking a knee to seal the win, Salter threw the ball high into the air a

Dante
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No. 25 BYU rallies past Colorado 24-21 behind Bachmeier, Hagen
BYU Colorado Football BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Cody Hagen’s 32-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave No. 25 BYU the lead for...

Dante
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Loyalty Rewarded: Ryan Staub’s Patience Pays Off as Colorado’s Starting Quarterback
Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for ONIT After spending two seasons waiting in the wings, Ryan Staub is finally getting his moment under...

Dante
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JuJu Lewis to Make Colorado Debut in Week 2 Clash Against Delaware
Ejsports | Images Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has made it clear that freshman quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis will see the field...

Dante
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King’s Late Heroics Lift Georgia Tech Over Colorado in Thrilling Season Opener
Dante Williams | Ejsports In a game marked by early miscues and late-game drama, Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a thrilling 27–20...

Dante
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Deion Sanders Reveals Bladder Cancer Battle: “That Was a Fight, But We Made It”
Micheal Lamonte | Ejsports In a powerful and emotional appearance at the University of Colorado’s Dal Ward Athletic Center, head...

Dante
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Fuller Makes History with CGA Stroke Play Championship Win
Colorado Golf Association Carolyn Fuller, a rising junior at the University of Colorado, made school history this week by becoming the...

Dante
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Are the CU Buffaloes still in the mix?
Rey Montelongo | Ejsports Colorado Buffs were present at the Big 12 media day in Texas there was a lot of...

Reiny Montelongo
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What is next for the Cu Buffaloes without Shedeur?
Ejsports / Reiny Montelongo During the ‘’prime’’ era in CU there was a lot of buzz anticipation around the team and the transfer...

Reiny Montelongo
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Why Jaguars’ Travis Hunter Focused on Wide Receiver During Offseason Programs
USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Travis Hunter, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has been one of...

Dante
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