Chris Marve is CU’s new DC. Unlike other “inexperience” hires, Marve is a proven Power 5 coordinator (Virginia Tech) whose linebacker-centric, high-discipline approach aims to fix CU’s porous run defense.
In the world of blue-chip high school recruiting, Richard Young was a five-star running back with offers from Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan and USC (among many, many others) and, at one time, he was ranked as high as the #15 player nationally according to the 247 composite. He finishedn his high school career
Who has two thumbs and enough misplaced confidence to project Colorado’s starting defense before a single spring practice rep? This guy. Predicting a depth chart in February is a fool’s errand, and lucky for you, you’ve found the right fool for the job. I made calls to several sources, and tried to read some tea
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Wait, is that… a seasoned SEC starter? A team captain? A leading tackler from a squad that knocked off Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee in the same season? You better believe it. Meet Randon Fontenette. As Colorado continues its aggressive (self imposed) roster transformation, landing a veteran with this kind of SEC pedigree is critical. A
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The Buffs are 24th in the nation in ball security but 328th in defending the three. We break down the bizarre analytics behind Tad Boyle’s 4-7 Big 12 start and why “clean” basketball isn’t enough in the gauntlet of the Big 12.
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Is National Signing Day dead? BuffsBlog breaks down CU’s newest signees, including RB Cam Newton and WR Jacob Swain, plus a nostalgic look at how recruiting has changed.
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One point changed everything for JR Payne’s squad. We break down the Big 12 landscape, the loss of Kennedy Sanders, and why the upcoming road trip to Houston is a “non-negotiable” for Colorado’s tournament hopes.
Colorado’s best defensive player might be a 260-pound defensive tackle that is the fastest player at his position in the entire country. Santana Hopper: The Details 247 On3 Pro Football Focus Transfer Ranking 3 stars 87/100 #317 nationally #36 DL 4 stars 91/100 #287 nationally #19 DL #23 nationally #4 DL Height/weight 6’2” 265
Colorado does not have Big 10 money. Reports project that Big 10 schools will clear $70+ million annually in conference distributions in 2025, while Big 12 schools are generally below $50m. This gap is projected to grow over the next 5 years. Since CU can’t outspend the Big 10 or SEC for proven players, it has to
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Colorado’s 2026 football schedule stands out in the Big 12: two road Power-4 nonconference games and six home dates. See the numbers and what it means for CU.