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.

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Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Tawfiq Byard (7) celebrates his interception in the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. continues to stack up preseason recognition ahead of the 2026 season, this time earning a spot among the nation's top senior NFL Draft prospects.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. landed just outside a top 25 transfer portal ranking, finally providing Deion Sanders with some offseason recruiting recognition.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders addressed his team's preseason All-Big 12 snub, saying the perceived disrespect only adds motivation heading into the 2026 season.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Big 12 preseason All-Conference team is out, and not a single Colorado Buffalo made the list despite the addition of the nation's leading receiver, Danny Scudero.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field.

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The Colorado Buffaloes' latest athletic department ranking highlights the work ahead for newly hired athletic director Fernando Lovo.

Jun 11, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has moved on to the NFL, but a recent interview showed the former Colorado Buffaloes star still bleeds black and gold.

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders on the field against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

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A Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver cracked EA Sports College Football 27's top 10 wide receiver rankings after leading the nation in receiving yards last season.

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick looks on before the game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium.

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Three-star offensive lineman Jaiden Lindsay has flipped his commitment from the Colorado Buffaloes to join Bill Belichick at North Carolina, impacting the Buffs' national recruiting ranking.

Apr 11, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the start of the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders says his 2026 roster is exactly what he envisioned, highlighting how transfer portal recruiting has helped shape the program to his liking.

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Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes just wrapped up their annual youth football camp, giving local kids a chance to learn from "Coach Prime" and experience the excitement surrounding Colorado football.

Apr 11, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes’ latest hype video highlights why Deion Sanders continues to attract talent to Colorado.

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Colorado Buffaloes four-star quarterback commit Andre Adams will be in Boulder, where he'll have another opportunity to help Deion Sanders build the Buffaloes' 2027 recruiting class.

Ben Armendariz

Joined: Apr 8, 2025

Intriguing Stat Bodes Well for Colorado Buffaloes New Wide Receiver Room

Former Colorado Safety Tawfiq Byard Pulls Back the Curtain on Texas A&M Transfer Decision

Three Reasons Why Colorado Quarterback Julian Lewis Is Poised for Breakout Season

Every Colorado Buffaloes Transfer Expected to Make Immediate Impact This Fall

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Colorado's DeAndre Moore Jr. Picks Up Preseason Momentum With Receiver Ranking

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Colorado Buffaloes Transfer Portal Addition Earns Impressive National Ranking

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Deion Sanders Responds to Colorado Buffaloes' Big 12 Preseason Snub

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Colorado Big 12 Preseason All-Conference Snub Raises Questions

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Colorado Buffaloes Fans Won't Love Recent Athletic Department Rankings

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Shedeur Sanders Still Has No Love For Colorado Buffaloes Rival

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Colorado Receiver Ranked Among Nation's Best in EA Sports College Football 27

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Colorado Buffaloes' Recruiting Ranking After Losing Commit to Bill Belichick

Deion Sanders Speaks Candidly About Recruiting Colorado's Roster

Colorado Football Camp Shows How Deion Sanders Is Building the Next Generation

Colorado Players Don’t Hold Back on Coach Deion Sanders

Quarterback Commit Andre Adams Drives Colorado Recruiting Efforts