James Carnes

Joined: Oct 4, 2025

James Carnes is a reporter for the Colorado Buffaloes On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated Network. He has written articles for FanSided, SB Nation and DNVR. He played football at Div. II CSU-Pueblo before transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership. While at CU, he was also a keynote speaker and published an autobiography Little Man, Big God. He was featured in the Boulder Daily Camera, CU Independent, Denver Post and The Mountain-Ear. Outside of sports, James is a musician and the lead vocalist and frontman of Christian metalcore band Finding Neverland.

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

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has taken his team through two weeks of fall camp and revealed early standouts and several unsettled position battles before the Sept. 3 opener at Georgia Tech.

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Why Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders and NFL scouts are already buying into Tennessee Volunteers transfer Boo Carter’s rare versatility.

Jul 30, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Former NFL player Deion Sanders arrives at Cleveland Browns training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

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Colorado Buffaloes face low preseason projections and a demanding September schedule, but Deion Sanders’ rebuilt roster deserves time to develop before conclusions are drawn.

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Colorado Buffaloes football fall camp standouts have emerged through two weeks, with defensive back Makari Vickers and tight end Zach Atkins leading the way for Colorado coach Deion Sanders.

Apr 11, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver DeAndre Moore (3) before the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis and Texas transfer DeAndre Moore Jr. continue to connect during fall camp as the Buffaloes install Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense.

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Deion Sanders’ no-reporting policy for Colorado’s open practice has become a national college football story as the Buffaloes prepare for Georgia Tech.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes tight end Zach Atkins (85) during the spring game at Folsom Field

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Colorado tight ends coach Josh Niblett discussed Zach Atkins, Fisher Clements, Brady Kopetz, special teams and the Buffaloes’ growing depth at tight end.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Quentin Gibson (15) during the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Quentin Gibson says he plans to show more as a receiver and returner after becoming one of the Big 12’s top kickoff returners as a freshman.

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Colorado Buffaloes guard Jayvon McFadden discussed the offensive line competition, the shared coaching approach and his early experience in Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense.

Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Bo Hughley (59) holds up Andrew Smart, son of head coach Kirby Smart, after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in eight overtimes at Sanford Stadium.

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Colorado offensive line coach Gunnar White discussed Georgia transfer Bo Hughley’s progress as the Buffaloes continue to sort out their offensive tackle competition.

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Colorado coach Deion Sanders received a customized special gift from Air Force during the Buffaloes’ visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy during fall camp.

Jul 30, 2026; Berea, OH, USA; Former NFL player Deion Sanders arrives at Cleveland Browns training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Colorado wrapped its first week of fall camp in Colorado Springs with several players gaining ground, a shifting offensive line and injuries affecting the receiver rotation.

James Carnes

Joined: Oct 4, 2025

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