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Shedeur Sanders drawing praise from Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees

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

• Shedeur Sanders, despite being a fifth-round pick, is working hard and impressing coaches at Browns' OTAs.• Sanders is competing with three other quarterbacks, veterans Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and higher-drafted rookie Dillon Gabriel, for the starting job. • Browns' offensive coordinator Tommy Rees praised Sanders' work ethic and improvement in learning the system. • Sanders had a strong practice Wednesday, completing 9 of 14 passes with three touchdowns and one interception during drills.
Big 12 football power rankings for 2025 season, per ESPN's FPI

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

• ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) predicts the Kansas State Wildcats are most likely to win the Big 12. • The Houston Cougars are projected to have the worst record in the Big 12, with fewer than five projected wins. • Eight Big 12 teams have less than a 5% chance of making the College Football Playoffs, according to FPI. • Kansas State (22.2%), Arizona State (16.1%), Kansas (13.4%) and BYU (12.6%) have the best chances of making the College Football Playoff.
Cleveland Browns' brass believes Shedeur Sanders could '100%' start per NFL insider

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

• Shedeur Sanders is impressing the Cleveland Browns organization with his work ethic and performance so far in practice. • Some within the Browns organization believe Sanders has the potential to start in Week 1. • Sanders is actively learning from veterans and embracing the quarterback room environment. Shedeur Sanders is already making waves in Cleveland.
Everything Colorado star freshman Julian Lewis said in his interview with USA TODAY Sports

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

• Julian Lewis, Colorado's freshman quarterback, says he's focused on development and competition. • He has gained weight since joining the program and prioritizes football over NIL deals. • Lewis's decision to attend Colorado was based on fit and opportunity, not NIL. Julian Lewis has been doing everything the right way since he committed to CU last November.
Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis balancing QB battle, NIL as face of Colorado's future

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

• Colorado freshman quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis is balancing football with entrepreneurial pursuits in the NIL era. • Lewis has a business agent, merchandise line, and ownership stake in Fanstake. • While pursuing NIL deals, Lewis prioritizes football and his responsibility to the team. • Lewis aims to announce more equity and NIL deals by the end of June.
Ranking every Big 12 team by conference championship chances per ESPN FPI

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

• Seven Big 12 teams have a realistic shot at the conference title, according to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI). • Kansas State is the favorite, followed by defending champion Arizona State and Kansas. • Colorado, with a roster overhaul, has the fifth-lowest chance to win the conference. • Teams like Baylor, BYU, TCU, and Texas Tech also have over a 7.5% chance, making the Big 12 highly competitive. The Big 12 is shaping up to be one of college football's most competitive conferences.
Travis Hunter impresses at Jaguars practice with stunning interception

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

• Travis Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, showcased his two-way abilities with a spectacular interception at Jaguars practice. • The 2024 Heisman winner has transitioned smoothly to the Jaguars' defense after initially focusing on offense. • Hunter aims to become the first NFL player to excel on both offense and defense at an elite level.
Where Colorado football landed in ESPN's FPI rankings for 2025

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

• Colorado's football team is ranked No. 11 in the Big 12 and No. 49 nationally by ESPN's FPI. • The Buffaloes are projected to finish with a 6.5-5.5 record, facing a difficult schedule after significant roster turnover. • ESPN's FPI and SP+ metrics predict only five wins for Colorado, likely resulting in no bowl game appearance. • Repeating their previous 9-3 regular season would exceed expectations based on these metrics.
Eric Bieniemy, Chris Hudson named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

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

• Eric Bieniemy and Chris Hudson have been nominated to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame. • Bieniemy was Colorado's all-time leading rusher and a key player in their 1990 national championship win. • The two join a list of recent Colorado inductees into the Hall of Fame. Many Colorado football fans hope Deion Sanders is ushering in a new golden age of Colorado football. Still, before the current era under Coach Prime began, there were the Colorado teams of the early 1990s.
Joel Klatt believes Colorado won't take a big step back in 2025 despite major departures

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

• Deion Sanders enters his third season at Colorado after leading the Buffaloes to their best season since 2016. • Colorado will have a new look in 2025 with the departure of key players like Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. • Analyst Joel Klatt predicts Colorado won't regress significantly due to strong recruiting, but acknowledges the challenge of the competitive Big 12 conference. • The Big 12 is projected to be tightly contested, with little separation between the top and bottom teams.