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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

Colorado Buffaloes Recruit 'Jumping Up And Down With Excitement' After Offer

When coach Deion Sanders offered Mark Holloway, the 2026 offensive line prospect wasn't just enthused, he was ecstatic. Holloway immediately lined up an official visit to Colorado and is grateful for a possible opportunity with the Buffaloes.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

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Colorado Buffaloes Recruit 'Jumping Up And Down With Excitement' After Offer

When coach Deion Sanders offered Mark Holloway, the 2026 offensive line prospect wasn't just enthused, he was ecstatic. Holloway immediately lined up an official visit to Colorado and is grateful for a possible opportunity with the Buffaloes.

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May 10, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

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Watch Travis Hunter's Younger Brother, Trayvis, Catch Three Touchdowns In High School Spring Game

Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of recent Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft pick and former Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter, is becoming a prospect to watch. The younger Hunter caught three touchdowns in Effingham County's spring football game.

Cederian Morgan, Class of 2026 wide receiver of Benjamin Russell High school in Alexander City, Alabama, catches a ball during the 2024 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson in Clemson June 5, 2024. Morgan, 38th overall ranked in the ESPN300 2026 recruiting ranking list, announced on social media X (formerly known as Twitter) Clemson offered him June 5, 2024.

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Colorado Buffaloes Have 'Great Shot' To Land 5-Star Recruit Cederian Morgan

The Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders hosted five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan last weekend. Colorado is in a recruiting battle for Morgan with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, and Georgia Bulldogs.

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

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Colorado Buffaloes Recruiting: Florida State Commit Xavier Payne Adds Offer From Deion Sanders

Amid a busy month on the recruiting trail, the Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders offered to three-star Florida State Seminoles offensive tackle commit Xavier Payne. Payne is a class of 2026 prospect who has been committed to FSU since December.

Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches as his players go through drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

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Deion Sanders’ New Netflix Series Elevates Colorado’s Recruiting, NIL Power

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is once again blending college football with mainstream entertainment. On Wednesday, Sanders and Netflix announced a new docuseries, Prime Time, set to debut in 2026. The three-part series will run for 60 minutes each, promisi

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

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Colorado Buffaloes Land 4-Star Recruit Gavin Mueller's Commitment Over LSU

The Colorado Buffaloes landed four-star tight end recruit Gavin Mueller's commitment over the LSU Tigers, Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs now have two class of 2026 commitments, and more are coming soon.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Joseph Williams (8) during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes' Incoming Transfers, Freshmen Ranked Among College Football's Best

Combining high school signees and transfer portal pickups, the Colorado Buffaloes' overall recruiting class landed among college football's best in a post-spring ranking. New quarterbacks Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis lead the charge heading into 2025.

Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes' Deion Sanders Hosts Major Recruiting Weekend: Cederian Morgan, Vance Spafford

The Colorado Buffaloes hosted another star-studded group of prospects in Boulder this past weekend. Coach Deion Sanders, the staff and the fan base left several four and five-star recruits with great impressions.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes' Julian Lewis Reacts To 5-Star Recruit Cederian Morgan's Visit

The Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders hosted an elite group of recruit, including five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan, a top recruit from the class of 2026. Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis commented on a photo posted by Morgan.

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

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Colorado Buffaloes' Deion Sanders Hosting Elite Group Of Recruits For Weekend Visit

The Colorado Buffaloes are looking to bring in the top recruits from the class of 2026. Over the weekend, Colorado will host several elite recruits, looking to receive commitments soon as Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is looking for players to contribute

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

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Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes To Host Four-Star Cornerback Recruit Dorian Barney

Ball-hawking cornerback recruit Dorian Barney has lined up an official weekend visit with the Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders. Barney is a former teammate of freshman Buffs quarterback Julian Lewis.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) and defensive end Arden Walker (53) during the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Five Colorado Buffaloes Freshmen Most Likely To Make Early Impact For Deion Sanders

Coach Deion Sanders has a hungry freshman class to work with in 2025 for the Colorado Buffaloes. Julian Lewis, TJ Branch, Chauncey Gooden, London Merritt, Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. are freshmen to watch.

Cederian Morgan, Class of 2026 wide receiver of Benjamin Russell High school in Alexander City, Alabama, catches a ball during the 2024 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson in Clemson June 5, 2024. Morgan, 38th overall ranked in the ESPN300 2026 recruiting ranking list, announced on social media X (formerly known as Twitter) Clemson offered him June 5, 2024.

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Colorado Buffaloes 5-Star Recruiting Target Cederian Morgan Makes Commitment Move

Five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan is one of the top recruits from the class of 2026. The Colorado Buffaloes are on his final six schools and will announce his commitment on July 2. Will Morgan pick Colorado over Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Florida

DCA’s Carson Sneed, stands for a portrait at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

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Colorado Buffaloes Recruiting: 4-Star Tennessee Prospect Unexpectedly Cancels Visit

Four-star tight end and Tennessee Volunteers commit Carson Sneed announced that he'll no longer take an official visit with the Colorado Buffaloes this summer. The class of 2026 prospect will also skip a previously scheduled visit with the UCLA Bruins.

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

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Deion Sanders, Colorado Offers 4-Star Quarterback Committed To Michigan State: Recruit Flip?

Four-star quarterback Kayd Coffman, a class of 2026 prospect currently committed to the Michigan State Spartans, announced an offer from coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. It won't be easy to sway Coffman from MSU, howev

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) during the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Julian Lewis Recruiting 5-Star Prospects To Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis is already getting active on the recruiting trail. Five-star edge prospect Jake Kreul shared that Lewis met and hung out with him and other recruits who were officially visiting Boulder last weekend.

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

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4-Star Recruit KJ Edwards Praises Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders After Visit

The Colorado Buffaloes hosted four-star running back KJ Edwards for a visit. Edwards is one of the top running back prospects from the class of 2026. After his visit, he heavily praised Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) and defensive end Arden Walker (53) during the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes' Julian Lewis Recruiting Wide Receivers On Social Media

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis is expected to command Colorado's offense in the near future, and he is already recruiting high school wide receivers to join the Buffaloes in the future. Can Lewis beat out experienced quarterback Kaidon Salter

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

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Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes Host 4-Star Recruit Deacon Schmitt For Weekend Visit

The Colorado Buffaloes had a big weekend of recruiting. Four-star offensive lineman Deacon Schmitt spoke about his visit to Colorado and coach Deion Sanders. Can the Buffaloes land the talented offensive line recruit?

Oct 28, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the first half at Rose Bowl.

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4-Star Recruit Jase Matthews Considering Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes After Visit

The Colorado Buffaloes' official visit bonanza this past weekend left plenty of highly touted recruits happy, including one of the nation's best wide receiver prospects, Jase Mathews. What did Matthews and the rest of the recruits say about their visit?

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Elite Running Back Recruit KJ Edwards Visits Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes

The Colorado Buffaloes are hosting KJ Edwards, a top-three running back in 2026, on an official visit this weekend. Deion Sanders has expressed interest in improving the Buffs' putrid running game from years past, and Edwards would be a centerpiece.

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

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Deion Sanders Meets Top Colorado Buffaloes Recruits Visiting Over Weekend

Many of the Colorado Buffaloes' top recruiting targets visited Boulder this weekend and met with coach Deion Sanders, including four-star wide receiver Jase Mathews and five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo. "Coach Prime" currently owns one 2026 commit.

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

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Colorado Buffaloes' Next Two-Way Star? Jalen Lott Visiting Boulder Over Weekend

Months removed from Travis Hunter winning the Heisman Trophy, the Colorado Buffaloes are hosting another impressive two-way talent this weekend in Jalen Lott. The four-star athlete from Texas is one of the nation's top class of 2026 prospects.

Apr 19, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the spring game at Folsom Field.

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Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes Hosting Elite Group of Recruits

The Colorado Buffaloes only have one commit in the recruiting class of 2026, but Colorado coach Deion Sanders and his coaching staff are hosting an elite group of recruits on campus over the weekend, including five-star offensive lineman Felix Ojo.

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

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Deion Sanders Calls For NFL Style Salary Cap In NIL Era Of College Football

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is adding his voice to the growing debate around college football’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era—arguing the sport should adopt a financial model more like the NFL’s.