Charlie Strella

5 days ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

Colorado's Black & Gold Spring game is today as we cap off the third spring under head coach Deion Sanders. The weather cleared up in Boulder, and it looks like a fantastic day for some football along the Flatirons. Before the game kicks off, there is some news on the availability front. The following will not be suiting up for Saturday's game:The number of absences is not surprising, considering it's only a spring game.

5 days ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

Here are some of the predictions our staff at Buffaloes Wire has to share heading into Colorado's spring game. This year's spring game is fascinating to watch because the Buffaloes will be without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter for the first time under head coach Deion Sanders. There are plenty of questions that Saturday's Black & Gold Game should hopefully answer regarding position battles and starting roles. Every spring seems to have a surprise performance that few saw coming.

5 days ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

Colorado will close out its spring football practice schedule on Saturday afternoon with the annual Black & Gold Game at Beaver Folsom Field. Fans will brave chilly and snowy weather conditions to get a glimpse of the new-look Buffaloes under head coach Deion Sanders, who will be without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter for the first time since he took over three seasons ago. Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will be having their numbers retired, so make sure to tune in early.

6 days ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

The college football transfer portal is exploding with a record number of athletes entering this spring. According to Front Office Sports, over 3,200 players are in the portal, which is a new college football record. There are several problems with how the transfer portal works, especially the lack of regulations around NIL. At Colorado's practice this week, head coach Deion Sanders called out the Virginia Cavaliers for tampering with Buffaloes safety Carter Stoutmire.

6 days ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

Travis Hunter is a unicorn and unlike any college football player we've seen. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and Colorado football star played at an elite level as both a cornerback and wide receiver, but the big story leading up to next week's NFL draft is whether Hunter can play both ways in the NFL.