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Colorado football spring game availability report

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.
Colorado spring game standout stars and surprise player predictions

6 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.
How to watch the Colorado spring game: Time, TV channel and streaming info

6 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.
Deion Sanders blasts an ACC program for tampering with Colorado safety

1 week 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.
Travis Hunter wants to play both ways or not play football at all

1 week 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.
Former Colorado receiver commits to Bill Belichick and North Carolina

1 week ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

Colorado true freshman wide receiver Adrian Wilson was one of three Buffaloes to enter the transfer portal when it opened Wednesday. Wilson's time in the portal did not last long, as he had already found a new home less than a day later. Wilson announced he is committing to North Carolina and Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels are Wilson's fifth commitment before playing a single collegiate game.
Shedeur Sanders believes Cleveland Browns will select him or Travis Hunter

1 week ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

The 2025 NFL draft is just over a week away, and the Cleveland Browns appear to be major players in the Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter sweepstakes. In a recent interview, Sanders discussed the Browns' interest, saying that he expects him or Hunter to end up with Cleveland on draft day. "I know come draft day it should be me or him [Hunter] going there [to Cleveland]," Sanders said.
Colorado football recruiting visit with 5-star OL Felix Ojo

1 week ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

Colorado’s 2026 recruiting class is bare as we near the end of spring camp, but on Wednesday evening Deion Sanders and the Buffs got some welcomed news. Five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo announced he will take an official visit to Colorado the weekend of May 2. Ojo is the No. 7 overall recruit and the No. 2 tackle in the 2026 class. The Texas native holds 49 collegiate offers with Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, Ohio State and Ole Miss also having visits scheduled.
Colorado to host top FCS cornerback during Saturday's spring game

1 week ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

On the first day the spring transfer portal opened, the Buffs were already busy. Three Colorado players entered the portal, and some visits were even scheduled. Deion Sanders and company set up a visit with Illinois State cornerback transfer Teon Parks. Parks is one of the top FCS cornerbacks in the transfer portal after a successful season with the Redbirds in 2024. Parks racked up 45 tackles, 11 pass breakups, one forced fumble and an interception.
Two lesser-known Colorado players enter transfer portal on opening day of spring window

1 week ago | coloradobuffaloeswire.usatoday.com | Charlie Strella

The opening day of the spring transfer portal can be hectic for many college programs. So far, Colorado has avoided any significant surprises. In addition to Adrian Wilson, two other Buffs—safety Savion Riley and walk-on defensive lineman Chijoke Nwankwo—announced they would enter the transfer portal. Riley started his career at Vanderbilt, spending 2022 and 2023 with the Commodores before joining Miami last spring. He then spent the fall with the Buffs. He played in six games with CU last year.