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After losing two toes to blood clots in 2021, Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is being fitted for silicone prosthetic replacements that will help his balance, alignment and shoe fit as he begins his fourth season.
A single day saw a recruit flip twice, a high‑profile coach lose a commit, and several power programs secure key additions to their 2026 classes.
The fatal crash involving Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has sparked a statewide conversation about impaired driving, leading to the creation of a foundation aimed at promoting responsible decision‑making among youth.
Lane Kiffin adds nine portal players to the Tigers' line, including Colorado standout Jordan Seaton, while questions linger over right‑tackle stability and the impact of new run‑blocking coach Eric Wolford.
Despite a modest 81 overall rating in EA Sports College Football 27, the Buffaloes enter 2026 with a road test against Georgia Tech and modest win projections.
Colorado's football program, revitalized by Deion Sanders, has secured a promising 2027 class featuring five four-star prospects, including quarterback Andre Adams and defensive lineman Ben'Jarvius Shumaker.
EA Sports has released its initial play‑now ratings for College Football 27, revealing a modest decline for the Colorado Buffaloes and setting the stage for a pivotal season under head coach Deion Sanders.
The latest College Football 27 ratings show Colorado slipping to an 81 overall score, reflecting both talent losses and a shifting Big 12 landscape ahead of the team's season opener against Georgia Tech.
Four‑star defensive lineman Ben’Jarvius Shumaker has flipped his verbal commitment from Mississippi to the University of Colorado, joining a class that has already lost two other pledges.
A quiet revolution is reshaping how college football coaches recruit, as off‑campus visits give way to on‑campus engagements.
Former NFL linebacker Xavier Adibi will join the Colorado coaching staff, bringing experience from Virginia Tech and East Texas A&M as the program seeks to fix its inconsistent linebacker play.
Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins joins Jackson State as a volunteer general manager, aiming to boost fundraising, media exposure, and NIL opportunities for the university’s basketball program, reflecting a broader trend of HBCUs tapping pro athletes as strategic advisors.
Colorado is courting four-star defensive lineman Ben'Jarvius Shumaker after a Father's Day visit, aiming to flip a commitment from an SEC school.
Despite low win projections, Colorado’s players and staff are using external doubt as fuel, aiming to exceed expectations in the upcoming season.
Despite being projected for the lowest win total in the Big 12, the Buffaloes are expected to improve and reach a 6-6 record, according to Buffaloes Wire.
Georgia Tech enters its season opener as a 7.5‑point favorite against Colorado, with new quarterbacks, coordinators and a revamped roster promising a fresh start for both programs.
Darian Hagan meets with new athletic director Fernando Lovo to discuss legacy and calls for a committee to ensure fair recognition of past CU football achievements
Jackson State University has appointed former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins as general manager of its men's basketball program, marking the latest high‑profile move by an HBCU to enlist a professional star in its athletic leadership.
Kendrick Perkins, the former NBA big man turned ESPN analyst, has been appointed general manager of Jackson State’s basketball program while remaining on ESPN’s NBA coverage. His appointment, announced on Juneteenth, underscores a strategic push to elevate the Tigers’ recruiting and overall competitiveness.
The new role blends Perkins’ championship pedigree with a commitment to student development and player branding at Jackson State.
The Buffaloes open the 2026 season against Northwestern on September 19, hoping new quarterback Julian Lewis and a wave of impact transfers can reverse a 3‑9 record and spark a turnaround under head coach Deion Sanders.
A growing trend sees coaches and quarterbacks relocate as a unit, reshaping program building and player movement.
Colorado’s offense receives a major overhaul with top recruit Julian Lewis and three transfer wide receivers, aiming to bounce back from a 3‑9 season and reclaim a spot among Big 12 contenders.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin announced on a podcast that the Tigers will win a national championship, confirmed quarterback Sam Leavitt’s full recovery, and highlighted the participation of golfers Sam Burns and Arni Sveinsson in the U.S. Open, while the Brendan Sorsby saga sparks calls for reform.