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.

Palm Beach Christian ballcarrier Ryan Ferdinand is surrounded by Satellite defender during a three-team spring football jamboree Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Melbourne. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Nov 1, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Danny Scudero (10) runs in for the touchdown after the catch against the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine during the third quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Oct 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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

Football

The NCAA offered another disappointing ruling on the Colorado Buffaloes' second joint spring football game request with the Syracuse Orange.

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

Coming off a strong first season with the Colorado Buffaloes, wide receiver Joseph Williams offered a peek into his mindset via an intriguing social media post.

Oct 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the field during warmups prior to a game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Football

In a video posted on social media, New Mexico State transfer linebacker Tyler Martinez spoke on the journey that brought him to the Colorado Buffaloes.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Football

Colorado Buffaloes assistant coaches Brennan Marion, Josh Niblett, Gunnar White and others shared a few powerful messages during a team meeting.

Oct 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Coloradoís Jade Masogayo speaks to media during Big 12 Womenís Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Sophia Scheller-Imagn Images

Basketball

After beating the BYU Cougars on Saturday, the Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball team is inching closer to breaking into the current projected NCAA Tournament field.

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines in the second quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Football

Coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes will face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets a bit earlier than expected in their 2026 season opener.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety RJ Johnson (5) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

For the Colorado Buffaloes to bounce back from a difficult 2025 season, they can't afford to take a step back in these three key areas.

Feb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Isaiah Johnson (2) of the Colorado Buffaloes dribbles the ball during the second half against the BYU Cougars at the Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Basketball

Only 83 points now separate guard Isaiah Johnson from breaking Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball's freshman scoring record.

Feb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) drives during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team hasn't lost its fight just yet. Despite entering Saturday's matchup at No. 22 BYU as significant underdogs, the Buf

Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the second half against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Class of 2027 defensive tackle Kenny Fairley received an offer from the Colorado Buffaloes and will reportedly visit Boulder this summer.

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Former Bowling Green standout and new Colorado Buffaloes signee Gideon Lampron was featured on a telling transfer portal ranking.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive coordinator Robert Livingston during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston shared an intriguing quote on how coach Deion Sanders has advised his staff to recruit this offseason.