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The Browns announced that Shedeur Sanders will wear No. 2 in his second NFL season, switching from No. 12—the number he wore at Colorado and a top-selling Browns jersey last year. Changing numbers can trigger costly inventory issues for teams and fans; it’s unclear who would pay for remaining No. 12 jerseys, though Nike/NFL may grant a dispensation given the likely surge in demand for No. 2.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Colorado, ending the life of the Buffaloes’ quarterback.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a car accident. A transfer from Bethune-Cookman, he played sparingly for the Buffaloes in 2024–25, appearing in two games in 2025 (debut vs Arizona and kickoff snaps vs West Virginia). Coach Deion Sanders publicly offered condolences. Ponder hailed from Florida, playing high school football at Carol City and Naples.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a single-car crash early Sunday; police say speed may have been a factor. Ponder, who transferred from Bethune-Cookman, appeared in two games for Colorado last season. Colorado AD Fernando Lovo and coach Deion Sanders mourned his death as spring practice begins.
Colorado Buffaloes walk-on quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday in Boulder. The Colorado State Patrol said the 2023 Tesla Model 3 driven by Ponder left Baseline Road, struck a guardrail and a utility pole before rolling and catching fire; speed is suspected. Ponder spent two seasons with CU and was in offseason workouts ahead of spring practice, with CU and teammates mourning his loss.
Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a single-vehicle crash in Boulder County early March 1; the driver lost control of a 2023 Tesla on Baseline Road, crossed guardrails, and struck an electrical pole before the car rolled. Ponder, a transfer from Bethune-Cookman who appeared in two games for Colorado in 2024–25, was confirmed by head coach Deion Sanders via social media. He would have been a junior in 2026.
Former Colorado star Christian Fauria says he won’t back Deion Sanders’ program after Colorado retired Shedeur Sanders’ No. 2 jersey, calling the move a vanity project and saying he tapped out in April 2025; he argues the program’s priorities and jersey-retirement standards have shifted since the 1990s, notes that Darian Hagan’s jersey hasn’t been retired, and emphasizes his stance isn’t personal toward Shedeur or his family, while Colorado’s 16-21 record under Prime and a 3-9 season in 2025 provide context.
Former Colorado tight end Christian Fauria says he has tapped out on backing Deion Sanders' Colorado program after the retirement of Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 jersey. He calls the move a vanity project driven by Sanders’ ego, though he still hopes Colorado wins. Fauria emphasizes he can root for Shedeur as a player but not for the jersey retirement, which he believes signals the program’s priorities. His son played at Colorado but transferred to Delaware. Colorado is 16-21 under Sanders, and Fauria suggests more wins are needed to maintain fan support.
BYU guard Richie Saunders suffered a non-contact knee injury 45 seconds into the home game vs. Colorado, left for the locker room and did not return; with no update yet, his status could threaten BYU's February push.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his son Shedeur’s tumble to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL draft soured him on ever coaching in the NFL, despite Shedeur starting seven games for the Browns after a strong college career.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced an attendance-fines system funded by players’ NIL money, with penalties including $500 for lateness and $2,500 for missing practice, plus fines for late/absent meetings, conditioning, treatment, and public misconduct as the Buffaloes add a large transfer class this offseason.
Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, the top uncommitted transfer, committed to LSU from the NCAA Transfer Portal, choosing the Tigers over Texas, Miami, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Oregon. The 6-5, 330-pound lineman will have two years of eligibility in Baton Rouge after starting 22 games at Colorado across two seasons, including 13 as a true freshman in 2024, earning second-team All-Big 12 honors and Freshman All-American honors, and carrying a $1.7 million NIL valuation. Seaton visited LSU this past weekend and posted a Tiger Stadium photo with coach Lane Kiffin, signaling LSU's major roster add this offseason as the program rebuilds under Kiffin.
Prosper (Texas) Walnut Grove RB Cam Newton, one of the top 2026 backs available, committed to Colorado after a weekend visit—the Buffaloes were the first Power Five program to offer him. At 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Newton posted 2,007 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior in 2024, and followed with 2,402 rushing yards, 388 receiving yards and 44 total TDs in 2025 for a 12-1 Walnut Grove team. He is unranked as a prospect and is not related to former NFL MVP Cam Newton. Colorado’s 2026 class is already sizable, bolstered by 40+ portal additions and plans to bring in close to 60 newcomers this offseason via high school, junior college and transfer signees.
Deion Sanders reportedly changed the offensive play caller before Colorado's heavy loss to Arizona, with Brett Bartolone taking over from Pat Shurmur, but the team still struggled offensively, dropping to 3-6 overall.
Deion Sanders demoted offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur at Colorado after a series of poor performances, with recent games showing significant struggles, partly due to key player departures. Sanders hinted at possible further offensive changes amid a disappointing 3-6 season.