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Ben Armendariz

Ben Armendariz

Joined: Apr 8, 2025

Ben Armendariz is a reporter for Colorado Buffaloes on SI, part of the Sports Illustrated Network. While earning his bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Sports Media from the University of Colorado, he contributed to Buffs coverage through CUBuffs.com and Sko Buff Sports. He’s also covered professional combat sports as a contributor for FloCombat. A lifelong sports fan, Ben is now pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Management at Texas A&M University, with plans to build a long-term career in sports media. His passion for storytelling, in-depth analysis, and unique perspectives on sports marketing and sponsorships set his work apart. Outside of reporting and school, he enjoys attending Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets games and running his online vintage retail business.

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star.
Football

A major outlet projected the Colorado Buffaloes to finish near the bottom of the Big 12 Conference, despite Deion Sanders' efforts to retool the roster with a strong group of transfer portal additions and new coaches.

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Sacramento State Hornets head coach Brennan Marion listens to one of the assistant coaches yell at players on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, South Dakota.
Football

After Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's comments about Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. made headlines earlier this summer, Buffs offensive coordinator Brennan Marion responded during fall camp, offering high praise for the senior leader.

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