
Colorado Buffaloes’ Crucial Fall Camp: Lewis, Williams, and Wiggins Fight for Redemption
With a roster reset after a 3‑9 campaign, Colorado's key players are under intense pressure to prove themselves in fall camp.
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With a roster reset after a 3‑9 campaign, Colorado's key players are under intense pressure to prove themselves in fall camp.

Coach Deion Sanders' rebuilt Colorado Buffaloes are confronting a cascade of open starting positions as they aim to rebound from a 3‑9 season and become competitive in the Big 12.

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.

Colorado’s defensive scheme is poised for a renaissance in 2026, as the Buffaloes have assembled as many as ten athletes capable of rushing the quarterback from the edge. The group blends high‑school standouts, transfer portal acquisitions and international prospects, each bringing a distinct pathway to Boulder.

The Buffaloes finished last season at 3‑9, but a wave of new talent and a revamped offensive scheme promise a fresh direction under coach Deion Sanders.

LSU’s recruiting classes have repeatedly delivered NFL‑ready players, from Whit Weeks in 2023 to Deuce Geralds in 2026, shaping a legacy that extends beyond college fields.