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Nate Landman will be back for CU football, as the star LB announced his intention to return on Instagram Tuesday (story will be updated) -- buffzone.com/2021/01/05/nate… #CUBuffs #Pac12fb

Nate Landman to return for CU Buffs

Nate Landman will remain with the Buffaloes for another year. On Tuesday night, Colorado’s star inside linebacker announced on Instagram that he will return to CU for the 2021 season. He was eyeing...

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New from @BrianHowell33. In addition to finalizing coach search, #CUBuffs AD Rick George says administration working to alter CU's transfer requirements: buffzone.com/2022/11/23/colo…
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Travis Hunter becomes 31st consensus All-American in CU Buffs history trib.al/UlgITtX

Travis Hunter becomes 31st consensus All-American in CU Buffs history

Colorado’s Travis Hunter is a rare talent and on Thursday he joined some rare company.

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QB recruit Danny O’Neil eager to join CU Buffs in January trib.al/a4vGpYA

QB recruit Danny O’Neil eager to join CU Buffs in January

Danny O’Neil is still in the process of trying to lead his high school football team to a state championship, but he can’t help but have an eye on his future.

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Former FIU tackle Phillip Houston commits to CU Buffs trib.al/LffvqJW
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CU Buffs receiver Laviska Shenault has been selected by the Jaguars in the second round of the NFL draft
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CU Buffs' Mekhi Blackmon was graded as the third-best corner in the conference by Pro Football Focus bit.ly/3toEd7z

Mekhi Blackmon a leader in CU Buffs secondary

At the time, sitting out the bulk of the 2019 season because of shoulder surgery wasn’t what Mekhi Blackmon had in mind.

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Colorado AD Rick George believes unlimited transfers could take focus off education trib.al/dwDXTTq

Colorado AD Rick George believes unlimited transfers could take focus off education

College athletics have gone through significant changes in recent years, giving more freedom to student-athletes than ever before.

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Football: Athletic director Rick George excited about CU Buffs’ future under Deion Sanders trib.al/uSfGt1s

Football: Athletic director Rick George excited about CU Buffs’ future under Deion Sanders

Colorado athletic director Rick George didn’t expect the Buffaloes’ football season to be over before the calendar flipped to December, but he’s also not upset about it.

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CU Buffs great Cliff Branch is headed to the Pro Football HOF
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Football notes: Cormani McClain’s growth a positive sign for CU Buffs trib.al/IPgnAZp

Football notes: Cormani McClain’s growth a positive sign for CU Buffs

As the Colorado football team goes through growing pains in Deion Sanders’ first season as head coach, there are several areas of frustration and several signs of improvement.

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Nate Landman wins Buffalo Heart Award for second straight season bit.ly/3cugADY
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Travis Hunter becomes the first #CUBuffs first team All-American in 13 years. @BrianHowell33 with the story: buffzone.com/2023/12/11/cu-b…

CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter named first-team All-American

Colorado didn’t produce the results it wanted on the football field this year, but Travis Hunter was every bit of the star the Buffaloes expected.

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Football recruiting: Former Indiana guard Matthew Bedford transferring to Colorado trib.al/gYFxKMu

Football recruiting: Former Indiana guard Matthew Bedford transferring to Colorado

More experience is coming to Colorado’s offensive line. On Tuesday evening, former Indiana guard Matthew Bedford announced his decision to transfer to CU.

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The CU men are headed back to the Pac-12 championship game for the first time since 2012,
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At long last, it's officially official. #CUBuffs have landed Coach Prime: buffzone.com/2022/12/03/colo…
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QB commit Danny O'Neil discusses his decision to soon sign with #CUBuffs: buffzone.com/2023/11/04/qb-r…

QB recruit Danny O’Neil eager to join CU Buffs in January

Danny O’Neil is still in the process of trying to lead his high school football team to a state championship, but he can’t help but have an eye on his future.

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Football: Transfer Chidozie Nwankwo eager help CU Buffs take next step in 2024 trib.al/Aa6Wo9A

Football: Transfer Chidozie Nwankwo eager help CU Buffs take next step in 2024

Throughout the fall, Chidozie Nwankwo was focused and busy with his season at the University of Houston.

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The drama over, 5-star O-lineman Jordan Seaton finally makes it official with #CUBuffs. Story: buffzone.com/2023/12/22/foot…
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CU Board of Regents votes 6-2 on a contract approval for athletic director Rick George (story by @madelinestamour) buffzone.com/2019/06/14/cu-r… @cubuffs

CU regents approve new contract for AD Rick George

The University of Colorado system Board of Regents approved the contract for athletic director Rick George Friday morning, 6-2, but some criticized the large amount of funds that go toward athletics....

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For the first time in #CUBuffs football history, assistant coach salary pool tops $4.5 million: buffzone.com/2023/05/27/cu-b…
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New #CUBuffs football from @BrianHowell33. Asked if he could imagine calling his alma mater's spring game a year ago, ESPN's Chris Fowler said it would have been a "zero % chance." More with the CU alum calling Saturday's much-anticipated spring game: buffzone.com/2023/04/20/cu-a…

CU alum Chris Fowler excited to broadcast Buffs spring game for ESPN

Chris Fowler was a young reporter working a Florida at Florida State game in 1988 when he first encountered Deion Sanders, the brash, senior All-American cornerback of the Seminoles who arrived at...

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CU Buffs fan Peggy Coppom: ‘God made tears along with laughter’ bit.ly/3acX4JW by @BrianHowell33
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“I’m feeling pretty great (about CU). Coach Dorrell seems like a great guy.” -- CU Buffs recruit Jason Harris bit.ly/3cvoE67
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Football recruiting: CU Buffs land top-rated lineman Jordan Seaton trib.al/CTvhyPi
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The CU women have upset No. 1 Stanford in OT
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A self-described late bloomer, JUCO O-line transfer Isaiah Jatta ready to take next step with #CUBuffs football: buffzone.com/2023/01/14/recr…

Recruiting: JUCO All-American Isaiah Jatta ready for new challenge with CU Buffs

Isaiah Jatta considers himself a late bloomer, but there’s no question he’s made a remarkable impression in a short time.

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Football recruiting: Former Houston NT Chidozie Nwankwo commits to CU Buffs trib.al/Z1cjkeJ

Football recruiting: CU Buffs get commitment from Houston NT Chidozie Nwankwo, lose OL transfer

Chidozie Nwankwo is planning to reunite with some of his Houston teammates in Boulder.

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D’Shawn Schwartz wins it at the buzzer for the CU Buffs against No. 13 Dayton
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CU Buffs' Nate Landman became the first player to earn the Buffalo Heart Award honor twice bit.ly/3cugADY
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Brian Howell’s Rewind: QB Ryan Staub could be solid No. 2 for CU Buffs in 2024 trib.al/VGtsVbU
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The latest transfer commitment brings more help up front on offense, as former FIU lineman Phillip Houston commits to #CUBuffs: buffzone.com/2023/12/21/form…

Former FIU tackle Phillip Houston commits to CU Buffs

More depth is coming to the Colorado offensive line.

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After two years at Old Dominion, new DE Deeve Harris part of D-line rebuild for #CUBuffs football: buffzone.com/2023/04/29/cu-b…

CU Buffs providing Deeve Harris second chance to shine at Power 5

Coming out of high school, Deeve Harris had the talent to play Power 5 football. Two years away from the Power 5 has made him more mentally ready for the challenge, however.

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Football recruiting: Cincinnati tight end, 4-star receiver commit to CU Buffs trib.al/GDhDFp1
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Recovery from stroke a unique, demanding challenge for #CUBuffs Evan Battey bit.ly/2Kf4Q8w by @prooney07
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CU Buffs’ Darrin Chiaverini, Darian Hagan will be part of Karl Dorrell’s staff bit.ly/387c2yu
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Reports: Karl Dorrell to become CU Buffs head football coach bit.ly/2T5w9b4 by @BrianHowell33
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Former CU Buffs star Emma Coburn breaks Colorado state mile record bit.ly/3ibOJKk
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CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter named first-team All-American trib.al/XyhYneH

CU Buffs’ Travis Hunter named first-team All-American

Colorado didn’t produce the results it wanted on the football field this year, but Travis Hunter was every bit of the star the Buffaloes expected.

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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark impressed with CU Buffs’ facilities, commitment to student-athletes trib.al/AElwJAP

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark impressed with CU Buffs’ facilities, commitment to student-athl...

Colorado won’t officially join the Big 12 Conference until next summer, but the process of making the transition is already underway.

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Davion Taylor selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the NFL draft
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CB Josh Wiggins ready to compete with CU Buffs bit.ly/3rgzQM2 by @BrianHowell33

CB Josh Wiggins ready to compete with CU Buffs

The ink was barely dry on Josh Wiggins’ national letter of intent last month when he learned that the man who recruited him wouldn’t coach him.

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New from @BrianHowell33. On the scene at Celebration Bowl, new #CUBuffs coach Deion Sanders completes his tenure at Jackson State: buffzone.com/2022/12/17/cu-b…

CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders concludes run at Jackson State

Deion Sanders walked out of the visiting coach’s office at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday afternoon and into the locker room to address his team for the final time.

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Football: CU Buffs star Travis Hunter returns to practice trib.al/oh7iJRo
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CU Buffs improve to 2-0 with a 35-32 win over Stanford
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CU Buffs move to 4-0 with a win at Arizona
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Christian Fauria is one of the most well-known names in #CUBuffs football annals. His son is looking to follow in his footsteps as a 2020 Clolorado recruit (story by @BrianHowell33) -- buffzone.com/2019/06/24/25dc… @CUBuffsFootball
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Ty Evans said he also cherishes every moment he gets in Boulder. Although his offer list includes Alabama and Michigan, he said he has no doubt where he wants to play collegiately #CUBuffs bit.ly/2JVK1D3 by @BrianHowell33
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CU Buffs select new Ralphie bit.ly/38JbTmY

CU Buffs select new Ralphie

The CU Buffs on Friday announced they have selected a new buffalo to serve as the team’s live mascot, Ralphie.

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Former CU Buffs player, coach Darrin Chiaverini lands Division II head coaching job trib.al/d8SBVJR

Former CU Buffs player, coach Darrin Chiaverini lands Division II head coaching job

After a perfect season at Chaffey (Calif.) College, former Colorado receiver and assistant coach Darrin Chiaverini has landed a new job. On Sunday, Chiaverini announced that he has accepted a...

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RB Dylan Edwards one of many prized signing day additions eager to play for Deion Sanders and #CUBuffs: buffzone.com/2023/02/02/long…

Long relationship with Deion Sanders led Dylan Edwards to CU Buffs

When Deion Sanders got into coaching years ago, he did it in large part to work with his sons. But, he also enjoys mentoring youth.

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Buffs' WRs among the best in the country bit.ly/2t6plwu
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Football recruiting: Former Florida State linebacker DJ Lundy commits to CU Buffs trib.al/5H1yrA1

Football recruiting: Former Florida State linebacker DJ Lundy commits to CU Buffs

More reinforcements are on the way through the transfer portal.

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Amid the spring game festivities, #CUBuffs football landed a commitment from former Kentucky safety Vito Tisdale: buffzone.com/2023/04/22/form…

Former Kentucky safety Vito Tisdale commits to CU Buffs

More depth at safety is on the way to Boulder. On Saturday, former Kentucky safety Vito Tisdale announced that he has committed to Colorado. Listed at 6-foot-1, 176 pounds, Tisdale missed the entire...

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Kent State transfer Jack Bailey ready to get to work on new-look #CUBuffs O-line: buffzone.com/2023/05/01/tran…

Transfer lineman Jack Bailey excited to reunite with former Kent State coaches with CU Buffs

Jack Bailey was disappointed in December when he heard the news of his coaches leaving Kent State.

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CU Buffs women’s basketball jumps to No. 5 in AP poll trib.al/Oa1cN4y

CU Buffs women’s basketball jumps to No. 5 in AP poll

Colorado is back in the top five. The CU women’s basketball team jumped three spots to No. 5 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.

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New #CUBuffs football. Shiloh Sanders makes his commitment to CU official: buffzone.com/2023/05/27/foot…

Football recruiting: Shilo Sanders officially commits to CU Buffs

Shilo Sanders is officially joining the Colorado Buffaloes. The Jackson State transfer and son of CU head coach Deion Sanders, Shilo Sanders announced his commitment to the Buffaloes with a YouTube...

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A big recruit with a famous name is coming to Boulder — CU Buffs get pledge from 4-star WR Brenden Rice buffzone.com/2019/10/15/16dc… by @BrianHowell33
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Return to Boulder excites Fox Sports' Joel Klatt (by @BrianHowell33) -- buffzone.com/2020/12/11/retu… #CUBuffs #Pac12fb
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CU Buffs’ Mikial Onu has no regrets about transfer from SMU bit.ly/2CQBtHt by @BrianHowell33
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This #CUBuffs team feels like it has a different swagger about them. And that starts with Mel Tucker bit.ly/315srkz by @prooney07
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Max Wray, a former four-star recruit, set to transfer to Colorado bit.ly/33u6q1B
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Former CU Buffs receiver Michael Westbrook will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
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#CUBuffs Drew Lewis headed to East-West Shrine Game bit.ly/2SAfjPs by @BrianHowell33
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New #CUBuffs football from @BrianHowell33. Kent State transfer Jack Bailey discusses CU's revamped O-line: buffzone.com/2023/05/01/tran…

Transfer lineman Jack Bailey excited to reunite with former Kent State coaches with CU Buffs

Jack Bailey was disappointed in December when he heard the news of his coaches leaving Kent State.

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CU Buffs’ Travis Gray following in father’s footsteps bit.ly/33DxPSb by @BrianHowell33
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Darrin Chiaverini is back in a coordinator role on Karl Dorrell's staff. This time there is no "co" attached to it. bit.ly/2VTcQVv by @BrianHowell33
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Mustafa Johnson earned a starting job at defensive end in preseason camp and has been the most disruptive defensive lineman for the #CUBuffs bit.ly/2p4ohrL by @BrianHowell33
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New #CUBuffs football from @BrianHowell33. New DE Deeve Harris looking to take full advantage of second Power 5 opportunity: buffzone.com/2023/04/29/cu-b…

CU Buffs providing Deeve Harris second chance to shine at Power 5

Coming out of high school, Deeve Harris had the talent to play Power 5 football. Two years away from the Power 5 has made him more mentally ready for the challenge, however.

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New coordinator Mike Sanford wants CU Buffs to ‘be a bully’ offensively bit.ly/3sjG26E by @BrianHowell33
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Football recruiting: CU Buffs land two experienced linemen trib.al/5s52Ph8
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Auburn transfer Colton Hood ready to make a mark in #CUBuffs secondary. New story via @BrianHowell33. buffzone.com/2024/05/04/aubu…

Auburn transfer Colton Hood excited for opportunity to play for CU Buffs, Coach Prime

Growing up in Georgia, Colton Hood played a variety of sports and a variety of positions, looking up to one of the most well-rounded athletes in history: Deion Sanders.

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Mel Tucker, CU Buffs make sweet music at expense of Big Red nation bit.ly/315srkz by @prooney07
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Pac-12 peers have high praise for CU Buffs’ Karl Dorrell bit.ly/2Wt3vDs by @BrianHowell33
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The latest #CUBuffs football recruiting update. Liberty DB Preston Hodge on his way to Boulder: buffzone.com/2023/12/16/foot…
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"Jake's a dog. He's going to be something special for us, definitely, up front. He's very dominant." #CUBuffs bit.ly/2HEPoRe by @BrianHowell33
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From earlier this week, #CUBuffs star Travis Hunter wins the Paul Hornung award: buffzone.com/2023/12/06/colo…
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From @BrianHowell33, former Houston D-lineman Chidozie Nwanko looking to make a difference on #CUBuffs D: buffzone.com/2023/12/26/foot…

Football: Transfer Chidozie Nwankwo eager help CU Buffs take next step in 2024

Throughout the fall, Chidozie Nwankwo was focused and busy with his season at the University of Houston.

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CU signee Jason Harris ‘all in’ with Buffs bit.ly/3cvoE67 by @BrianHowell33
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CU Buffs name Darrin Chiaverini interim head coach bit.ly/38nrW97 by @BrianHowell33
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"If I was given the opportunity to be the head coach at Colorado, I’ll be here for a very, very long time.” -- #CUBuffs Darrin Chiaverini bit.ly/2u31lze
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New #CUBuffs football from @BrianHowell33. Xavier Weaver on pace for one of the top WR seasons in program history. buffzone.com/2023/10/20/xavi…

Xavier Weaver in midst of sensational season for CU Buffs

Through all the ups and downs of the Colorado football season to this point, it’s been clear from the start that the Buffaloes are loaded with talent at receiver.

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Alabama transfer Alfano embracing opportunity, expectations as he is set to join CU football team -- buffzone.com/2019/12/30/colo… via @BrianHowell33 #CUBuffs #pac12fb
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CU Buffs win Karl Dorrell's debut.
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Extra season with #CUBuffs has turned out well for Xavier Weaver. From @BrianHowell33, he'll look for another big day in his final college football home game against Arizona: buffzone.com/2023/11/09/foot…

Football notes: CU Buffs’ Xavier Weaver looking forward to senior day

Although technically a senior in 2022, Xavier Weaver didn’t through senior day activities at South Florida. He knew he had the option to play one more year.

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RB Victor Venn excited to sign NLI with CU Buffs bit.ly/3EQo4xA by @BrianHowell33
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CU Buffs’ Brendon Lewis takes confidence into summer bit.ly/3tHPW0u by @BrianHowell33

CU Buffs’ Brendon Lewis takes confidence into summer

Colorado’s offense is loaded with potential weapons for next season, and Brendon Lewis is doing what he can to be the guy getting the ball in their hands.

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Coach Prime era to begin on FOX Big Noon Saturday at TCU: buffzone.com/2023/05/15/cu-b…

CU Buffs to open football season on FOX’s Big Noon Saturday

Colorado will kick off the Coach Prime era in a prime TV spot.

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Colorado athletics mourns the passing of “Voice of the Buffs” Larry Zimmer trib.al/3RQKwcU
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Drew Wilson an unsung hero for CU Buffs buffzone.com/2020/10/11/drew… by @BrianHowell33
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Tyler Bey is headed to the Dallas Mavericks with the 36th pick in the NBA Draft
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“This is my dream job and I’ve never shied away from that answer." -- @CoachChev6 on the CU Buffs head coach opening bit.ly/2u31lze
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Jason Harris excited to join CU Buffs family bit.ly/2s8jB9t by @BrianHowell33
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Darrin Chiaverini pleased with CU Buffs’ direction buffzone.com/2020/06/10/darr… by @BrianHowell33

Darrin Chiaverini pleased with CU Buffs’ direction

About four months ago, Darrin Chiaverini was the Colorado Buffaloes’ receivers coach and he was wrapping up a successful 2020 recruiting class and preparing for spring football.

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Assistant coach salary pool reaches record high for #CUBuffs football: buffzone.com/2023/05/27/cu-b…
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Sources: Colorado hires former NFL lineman Phil Loadholt to coach Buffs’ offensive line trib.al/CnyVqGg

Sources: Colorado hires former NFL lineman Phil Loadholt to coach Buffs’ offensive line

Former NFL lineman Phil Loadholt is coming to Boulder to work with Coach Prime.

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Buffs football parents, players impressed with CU’s handling of unique situation buffzone.com/2020/03/14/buff… by @BrianHowell33
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Another new #CUBuffs football recruiting update from @BrianHowell33. Former Ole Miss CB Kyndrich Breedlove headed to Boulder: buffzone.com/2023/01/16/recr…
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3-star receiver verbally commits to CU Buffs buffzone.com/2019/06/15/16dc… by @BrianHowell33
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Football recruiting: Former Pitt edge rusher Samuel Okunlola commits to CU Buffs trib.al/T9kwXlp
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