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

As the sting of Jordan Seaton’s portal exit lingers in Boulder, a resurfaced Deion Sanders promo video sends a clear message to transfers. The Colorado Buffaloes remain a proven path to growth, development, and the NFL.

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

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As the sting of Jordan Seaton’s portal exit lingers in Boulder, a resurfaced Deion Sanders promo video sends a clear message to transfers. The Colorado Buffaloes remain a proven path to growth, development, and the NFL.

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Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes running back Simeon Price has entered the transfer portal after one year in Boulder, playing four solid games before a season-ending injury.

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Former Miami Hurricanes Michael Irvin before the game during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Michael Irvin’s push to recruit Jordan Seaton has put the Miami Hurricanes in the national spotlight. The move raises questions for the Colorado Buffaloes and blurs the line between support and competition for coach Deion Sanders’ program.

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Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are still searching for a workhorse running back, and Michigan State’s Makhi Frazier could be the perfect fit. With experience, physicality, and two years of eligibility, he could stabilize the Buffaloes’ backfield

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Jaydan Hardy (1) kneels prior to a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium.

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Oklahoma Sooners transfer safety Jaydan Hardy, a former four-star recruit and son of coach Deion Sanders' old teammate, has signed with the Colorado Buffaloes.

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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The Colorado Buffaloes lost wide reciever Omarion Miller to the transfer portal this offseason. Miller, who is now with the Arizona State Sun Devils, was the Buffs No. 1 target in 2025. Here is how Colorado has responded to this loss in the portal.

Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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Former Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Jordan Seaton is a highly sought-after player in the transfer portal. Seaton will visit the LSU Tigers, one of the several top programs targeting the offensive tackle.

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

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

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The Colorado Buffaloes’ offseason took a hit as star offensive lineman Jordan Seaton entered the transfer portal. With top programs like Texas and Oregon showing interest, Seaton is set to be one of the most sought-after players this offseason.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is interviewed by ESPN during a time out in the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field.

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Coach Deion Sanders didn't hide his confidence about the transfer portal talent he has brought to the Colorado Buffaloes.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star.

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Transfer safety Naeten Mitchell highlighted how his family reached out to coach Deion Sanders long before joining the Colorado Buffaloes.

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

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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

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

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the sidelines as his team takes on the ASU Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium.

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Former Bowling Green Falcons linebacker Gideon Lampron committed to the Colorado Buffaloes through the transfer portal. Colorado coach Deion Sanders revealed the first time he met Lampron, and how it led to his commitment to the Buffaloes.

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Amid an impressive surge of commitments, coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes own one of the highest-ranked transfer portal classes in college football.

Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field.

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Coach Deion Sanders has begun rebuilding the Colorado Buffaloes' offensive line as former Missouri Tigers tackle Jayven Richardson was the latest to commit to the Buffs on Thursday.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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One of the biggest additions to the Colorado Buffaloes through the transfer portal is former Miami (OH) RedHawks wide receiver Cam Perry. Since his commitment, Perry revealed what led him to choose the Colorado Buffaloes.

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have landed 17 players so far in the transfer portal. Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders talked about the additions, revealing that the players they have got during this offseason are coming for reasons besides money.

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

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New Colorado football commit Danny Scudero revealed his thoughts on why the Buffs are dominating the transfer portal despite a difficult 2025 season.

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

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Fresh off an appearance in the College Football Playoff, James Madison transfer cornerback Justin Eaglin announced his commitment to the Colorado Buffaloes.

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Santana Hopper may not be a household name, but he brings the experience and toughness Colorado Buffaloes desperately needs up front. As they look to rebuild their defensive line, he could be a key piece in making the trenches a strength next season.

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Chris Broussard isn’t sold on the idea of Deion Sanders coaching the Cleveland Browns. He says hiring Sanders would be a commitment to quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and the younger Sanders hasn’t yet proven he’s ready to be a franchise NFL starter.

Linebacker Tyler Martinez drops back in pass coverage as the Aggies opened their season on Saturday night against the Bryant Bulldogs at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

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There's a lot to like about new Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Tyler Martinez, who starred at New Mexico State before entering the transfer portal.

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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Coach Deion Sanders opened up on the Colorado Buffaloes' hiring of new athletic director Fernando Lovo, who was introduced during a press conference earlier this 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.

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Tasked to find almost all of his future defensive line through the transfer portal, coach Deion Sanders is loading the Colorado Buffaloes up in short order.