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.

Dec 6, 2025; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Barrington Hargress (24) controls the ball in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

In a press release announcing his hiring, new University of Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo revealed his expectations for the Buffs' new era.

Football

Former Colorado Buffaloes football stars Shedeur Sanders, Jimmy Horn Jr., Xavier Weaver and BJ Green II each had strong moments for their respective NFL teams in Week 16. Plus, linebacker Nate Landman still appears on track for the Pro Bowl.

Dec 6, 2025; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle looks on in the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Basketball

Coach Tad Boyle had plenty to say after Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball's heartbreaking home loss to the Northern Colorado Bears on Sunday.

Oct 25, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks with Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Isaiah Hardge (17) before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Football

Two-way player Isaiah Hardge and defensive end London Merritt are among those who the Colorado Buffaloes must keep out of the transfer portal when it officially opens next week.

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

Football

With the official announcement expected shortly, get to new expected new University of Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo, who comes to Boulder via New Mexico.

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

Football

One day after losing Dallan Hayden, the Colorado Buffaloes were linked to fellow transfer portal running back Triston Morgan, who starred at Division II Benedict College.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Amari McNeill (88) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

After three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes, veteran defensive tackle Amari McNeill announced his decision to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) warms up in the second quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Football

Although they play on opposite sides of the ball, new Colorado Buffaloes linebacker signee Rodney Colton Jr. revealed that quarterback Julian Lewis' loyalty to coach Deion Sanders played a role in his recruitment.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Football

Led by projected first-round pick Jordan Seaton, a few current Colorado Buffaloes players have the potential to hear their name called in the 2027 NFL Draft.

Football

Zarian McGill will enter the pre-NFL Draft process as an overlooked offensive lineman following a quietly impressive season with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Football

Standout defensive end Arden Walker declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday following three seasons with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end BJ Green II (95) talks to fans after the game of an NFL preseason matchup at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Steelers defeated the Jaguars 31-25. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Football

Take an updated look at how Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Jimmy Horn Jr. and other former Colorado Buffaloes players are performing in their NFL rookie seasons.

Jack Carlough

Joined: Mar 11, 2025

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Football

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Football

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Basketball

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Football

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Football

What To Know About Expected New Colorado Athletic Director Fernando Lovo

Football

Colorado Linked to Transfer Portal Running Back From Unexpected Place

Football

Standout Defensive Tackle Becomes Latest Colorado Player To Declare For NFL Draft

Football

How Julian Lewis' Loyalty Impacted Rodney Colton Jr.'s Colorado Commitment

Four Colorado Buffaloes Players With 2027 NFL Draft Potential

Where Zarian McGill's NFL Draft Stock Stands After Strong Season At Colorado

Why Colorado Defensive End Arden Walker Will Find An NFL Opportunity

Former Colorado Players Are Emerging as NFL Rookie Standouts