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.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Samuel Okunlola (93) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Four former Colorado Buffaloes players across three different teams have reached the NFL's conference championship weekend, including Seattle Seahawks special teams standout Brady Russell.

Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self looks on during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Basketball

Late Tuesday night, the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team will host a Kansas Jayhawks squad without longtime coach Bill Self, who didn't travel to Boulder amid an illness.

Apr 27, 2024; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks to quarterback Ryan Staub (16) during a spring game event at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Football

Coach Deion Sanders received a surprise visit from former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub, who recently announced he's transferring to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Isaiah Hardge (17) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Two-way talent Isaiah Hardge became the latest Colorado Buffaloes transfer to land in the SEC with his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Sep 6, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama running back Richard Young (9) celebrates scoring against UL Monroe at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Football

New class of 2026 commit Cam Newton and Alabama Crimson Tide transfer Richard Young provide a needed boost to the Colorado Buffaloes' running back room.

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Samu Taumanupepe (88) against the Arizona Wildcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

In a post on X, Baylor transfer defensive lineman Samu Taumanupepe revealed a major reason why he flipped his commitment from the Florida Gators to the Colorado Buffaloes.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

As no surprise, Colorado Buffaloes transfer offensive tackle Jordan Seaton will travel to Eugene to check out the Oregon Ducks.

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Joseph Williams (8) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Football

While the Colorado Buffaloes are just about starting from scratch defensively, a few key offensive players, including wide receiver Joseph Williams, thankfully didn't enter the college football transfer portal.

Sep 21, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Randon Fontenette (2) reacts after a missed field goal by Missouri Tigers place kicker Blake Craig (19) during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Football

Safety Randon Fontennette, wide receiver Danny Scudero and other Colorado Buffaloes transfer portal additions aren't receiving enough attention early this offseason.

Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Houston Cougars offensive lineman Demetrius Hunter (59) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

New Colorado Buffaloes commit Demetrius Hunter, a Houston Cougars transfer, has the potential to become coach Deion Sanders' starting center.

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) warms up prior to their game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Football

During a recent interview, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders shared an update on freshman quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis' offseason development.

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

Football

Former New Mexico State safety Naeten Mitchell opened up on his decision to transfer to coach Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes.

Jack Carlough

Joined: Mar 11, 2025

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Football

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Basketball

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Football

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Football

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Football

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Football

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Football

Colorado Transfer Jordan Seaton Lines Up Visit To College Football Playoff School

Football

Five Colorado Buffaloes Who Thankfully Didn't Enter The Transfer Portal

Five Incoming Colorado Buffaloes Transfers Who Deserve More Attention

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Deion Sanders Shares Update On Quarterback Julian Lewis' Offseason Development

New Colorado Safety Naeten Mitchell Reveals How Deion Sanders Earned His Transfer Commitment