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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 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.
Deion Sanders criticized the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process, calling for an upper tier of voters and questioning the current electors, while naming players like Darren Woodson, Asante Samuel and Fred Taylor as worthy; reforms are being discussed, but there’s no confirmed plan to change who votes yet.
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.
Browns head coach Todd Monken meets quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland and playfully recalls that Cleveland “tried to draft you last year,” a moment tied to Deion Sanders’ explanation of why Sanders’ family asked Ravens/Eagles to pass. The exchange underscores Sanders’ rising role and hints at his future leadership in Cleveland under Monken.
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, led by Deion Sanders, will not be eligible for a bowl game this season after suffering their seventh loss, including recent defeats to Arizona and Utah, guaranteeing a second losing season in three years.
Deion Sanders has demoted Pat Shurmur from offensive coordinator to quarterbacks coach at Colorado after a series of poor performances, including a 53-7 loss to Utah, amid a challenging season for the team.
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.
Deion Sanders has demoted Colorado Buffs offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur following a series of poor performances, signaling the likely end of Shurmur's tenure with the team amid ongoing coaching staff adjustments.
After a heavy 52-17 loss, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders refused media access to players and staff, taking full responsibility and inviting criticism directly to him, expressing unwavering confidence in his ability to turn the team around despite ongoing struggles.
After a heavy 52-17 loss to Arizona, Colorado coach Deion Sanders did not allow players to speak postgame, blaming himself for the team's poor performance and emphasizing accountability, as the team struggles continue with back-to-back blowouts and numerous penalties and turnovers.