
Colorado Buffaloes chase Eric Jacobsen as they rebuild frontcourt
The Buffaloes hosted three‑star center Eric Jacobsen on an official visit, hoping to close a recruiting battle that includes the New Mexico Lobos and several other programs.
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The Buffaloes hosted three‑star center Eric Jacobsen on an official visit, hoping to close a recruiting battle that includes the New Mexico Lobos and several other programs.

With a new athletic director on the horizon, Luke Fickell’s future hangs in the balance, and former Badger Jason Eck emerges as a leading candidate for a Power 4 role.

Donovan Dent, the 2024‑25 Mountain West Player of the Year, announced his retirement from professional basketball, citing a desire to give back to the youth and start training.

Cornerback Kalique Cheeves, a 6'2", 170‑pound transfer from City College of San Francisco, has pledged to Baylor University, adding depth and experience to a secondary that is redefining itself after a wave of departures.

The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.

Texas A&M called off its 2027 non‑conference matchup with New Mexico, citing a contract exit clause, and is now seeking a new opponent to complete a 12‑game schedule.