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Jack Carlough

Jack Carlough

Joined: Mar 11, 2025

Jack Carlough is lead reporter for Colorado Buffaloes on SI. Jack graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelor's degree in journalism and minors in business and sports media. Born and raised in the Boulder area, Jack began covering Colorado athletics in 2018 and was the head sports editor of the CU Independent during his college career. More recently, he spent over three years as the managing editor of the USA Today Sports Network's Colorado Buffaloes Wire, where he covered Colorado's hiring of head football coach Deion Sanders. Other publications Jack has written for include the Boulder Daily Camera, Left Hand Valley Courier and SB Nation’s Ralphie Report. In 2022, the Colorado Press Association awarded Jack second place in its annual Class 5 Best Sports Column Writing category.

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Follow along as the Colorado Buffaloes build their 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights and how the class stacks up nationally.

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Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Simeon Price (26) reacts before a play during the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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After suffering a season-ending injury early in his first season with the Colorado Buffaloes, running back Simeon Price hinted at a potential return to Boulder, meaning he'd have to secure a medical redshirt. Price rushed for 143 yards in four games.

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Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders yells at his team during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images
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Coach Deion Sanders has now entered arguably his most important offseason with the Colorado Buffaloes. Coming off a three-win season, how quickly can "Coach Prime" revamp his staff and roster? Below are three predictions for Colorado's offse

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Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Micah Welch (29) celebrates a touchdown in the second half against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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The Colorado Buffaloes' third season under coach Deion Sanders is now complete, and the statistics reflect a disappointing fall in Boulder. Five stats, in particular, stand out as indicative of Colorado's struggles on both sides of the ball.

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Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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A long touchdown pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders to tight end Harold Fannin Jr. has NFL fans buzzing about the rookie's arm strength. The former Colorado Buffaloes star battled the San Francisco 49ers in his second career start.

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Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) reacts to a penalty called during the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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After playing in his final college football game, quarterback Kaidon Salter admitted that the Colorado Buffaloes' lack of a consistent starter led to some confusion throughout the season. He, Ryan Staub and Julian Lewis all started at least one game.

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