
Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder dies in car crash at 23
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Colorado, ending the life of the Buffaloes’ quarterback.
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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.