DNVR CU Buffs Podcast

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss the young player who has become Coach Prime and Colorado’s most violent player on the offensive line for 2026. Colorado’s trio of offensive line coaches, Gunnar White, George Hegamin and Andre Gurode, spoke after today’s practice and shared the progress of Colorado’s offensive line as well as why every position is still up for grabs. Jayvon McFadden also took the podium for the first time as a Buff and explained why he committed to Colorado and why he’s having such a great start to camp. Yah...

Colorado’s Go-Go offense is set to change everything for Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes, with running backs and tight ends becoming crucial to Brennan Marion’s system in 2026. We break down why DeKalon Taylor, Damian Henderson II, Micah Welch, JaQuail Smith and the rest of the Buffs’ deep RB room could unlock a new rushing identity, plus why Zach Atkins may finally become a major weapon at tight end. From two-back looks to red-zone targets and pass-catching mismatches, this fall preview explains how Colorado’s offense can take a major step forward with Julian Lewis and the Go-Go at...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss Coach Prime and Colorado’s biggest winners from the first week of Fall Camp practices. What we learned from Day 5 of Fall Camp, the latest on Ezra Christensen’s quest to be eligible for the 2026 season, a 2027 Colorado commit will be sidelined for his senior season of high school, and reactions from last night’s Hall of Fame game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers. How Colorado matches up against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their late October matchup, an update from Georgia Tech’s Fall Camp...

Coach Prime wrapped up Colorado Buffaloes Fall Camp in Fountain with major updates on Danny Scudero and Kam Perry, with both dynamic transfer wide receivers trending toward being ready for Week 1 against Georgia Tech. The Buffs also showed growing confidence on the offensive line, where Coach Prime praised the unit’s depth, violence and mentality heading into a huge Colorado football season. Plus, Gideon Lampron continues to look like a potential Big 12 breakout star, while Ja Ja Boyd, Manny Izi Ogu, Lamont Lester Jr., Xavier Payne and Chauncey Gooden stood out during practice. Get the latest Colorado Buffaloes injury up...

DeAndre Moore opens up about leaving Texas for Coach Prime and Colorado Football, why the “Prime Effect” brought him to Boulder, and how his long relationship with Brendan Marion could unlock the Buffs’ offense. We break down the biggest Colorado Buffaloes fall camp takeaways, including Moore’s leadership, his health update, the Go-Go offense, and why CU believes it can finally fix the run game. Plus, Brendan Marion responds to the “too small” narrative, Dallan Hayden and the running backs get hype, and the Buffs’ culture, discipline, physicality, and team chemistry appear to be trending in a major way. Jake Schwanitz...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what they learned from Coach Prime and Colorado’s open practice as the Buffs begin to wrap up the first week of Fall Camp. Coach Prime, Zach Atkins and Ben Finneseth spoke after today’s practice for the final media availability of the week. Coach Prime shared injury updates on two of Colorado’s most important transfers: Danny Scudero and Kam Perry. Standouts from Day 4 of practice, Big 12 uniform rankings and much more.

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Coach Prime and Colorado Buffaloes football may be preparing for a major defensive scheme change in 2026 as fall camp heats up at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. With Chris Marve’s loaded linebacker room featuring Gideon Lampron, Leon Galifa and Tyler Martinez, the Buffs could shift toward a 4-3 look built to stop the run and get their best defenders on the field. We break down why Colorado’s defense could lead the team early, how Cree Thomas is emerging as a star, and why the Buffs’ practice metrics could decide who earns a role in the “best 11.” Jake Schwanitz & Scott Proc...

Julian Lewis enters 2026 with massive expectations as Colorado’s potential QB1, and the Go-Go offense under Brennan Marion could be exactly what unlocks his five-star upside. With improved offensive line play, a real rushing attack, explosive weapons like Danny Scudero and DeAndre Moore Jr., and competition from Isaac Wilson, Coach Prime’s Buffaloes may finally have the infrastructure to help JuJu Lewis take the next step. DNVR breaks down why Lewis’ arm talent, mobility, decision-making, and fit in Colorado’s new offense make him one of the biggest breakout candidates in college football. Jake Schwanitz & Scott Procter Preview Coach Prime...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what we learned from Day 3 of Fall Camp for Coach Prime’s Colorado Buffaleos including, Brennan Marion’s response to those who think the 2026 Buffs are “too small”. What Colorado offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, wide receiver DeAndre Moore and running back DeKalon Taylor said after today’s practice. Biggest takeaways from Day 2 of practice, Akron’s innovative plan to fill up their stadium and much more.

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1:00 - Welcome In
5:00 - Hearing From Brennan Marion
28:05 - Deandre Moore Jr And Dekalon Taylor
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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Coach Prime and Colorado’s freshman star who will only get better moving forward. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what Colorado defensive coordinator Chris Marve, linebacker Gideon Lampron and cornerback Cree Thomas said after Day 2 of Fall Camp. Takeaways from the first two days of on the field work for the Buffs. Why the internet is losing its mind over Colorado Football. Breaking down the first Top 25 Coaches Poll of the season, Shedeur Sanders, Guess That Buff and much more.

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Coach Prime and Colorado may have found their most improved position group of the 2026 season, as the Buffaloes’ linebackers bring serious playmaking upside with Gideon ESPN Lampron, Liona Lefau and Tyler Martinez leading a revamped second level. After struggling against the run last year, Colorado’s defense could take a major leap under Chris Marve thanks to more speed, leadership, tackle production and depth at linebacker. The DNVR Buffs crew breaks down why Lampron could become a fan favorite, how Lefau’s SEC experience changes the room, why Martinez is a major wild card, and how young talents like Carson...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses everything to do with Coach Prime and Colorado starting fall camp. Jason Phillips has left the team due to family matters, Rashad Davis has been promoted and will be Colorado’s wide receivers coach this season. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter share their takeaways from Day 1 of Colorado’s Fall Camp down in Colorado Springs. The squad also discusses Danny Scudero, the bombshell Colorado court ruling from Friday that could shake up rosters across the country, a game of Guess That Buff and much more.

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Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes may have their deepest secondary yet heading into the 2026 season, led by impact transfers Nate Mitchell and Randon Fontenette at safety, plus rising cornerback talent like Cree Thomas and Boo Carter. This Colorado football fall preview breaks down the Buffs’ cornerback, nickel and safety battles, the true freshmen who could play right away, and the biggest wild cards who could shape Chris Marve’s defense. With proven production, elite athleticism, and more depth than previous years, could Colorado’s secondary become the best of the Coach Prime era in Boulder? Jake Schwanitz & Scott Procte...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Ryan Koenigsberg and Jake Schwanitz discuss and rank the top 5 storylines for Coach Prime and Colorado entering the start of camp next week. Does anything rank above Julian Lewis’ development in Brennan Marion’s Go-Go Offense? Georgia Tech makes a high-profile move to its coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season. Due to receiving an injunction to be eligible for the 2026 season, former Temple DT Sekou Kromah is available via the transfer portal, should the Buffs be interested in another late addition ahead of the season? How Shedeur Sanders fared in the showdown against Deshau...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Ryan Koenigsberg and Jake Schwanitz discuss and draft the players who can emerge as a camp darling for Coach Prime and Colorado this summer. Who are the players that could follow in the footsteps of Charlie Offerdahl, Dylan Edwards, Javon Antonio, Micah Welch and Simeon Price to be the talk of camp? ESPN includes Colorado in their list of CFB teams who could break through and bounce back in 2026. Coach Prime shows up to Cleveland Browns training camp, a game of fill in the blank and much more.

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Coach Prime and Colorado Football enter the 2026 season with one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the Big 12, led by Danny Scudero, Kam Perry, DeAndre Moore Jr., Joseph Williams, Ernest Campbell and more explosive playmakers. With Julian Lewis developing at quarterback and Brennan Marion bringing the Go-Go offense to Boulder, the Buffs’ receivers could become the engine of Colorado’s offense. We break down why this WR room may be the strongest position group on the roster, how the depth changes the offense, and which Colorado Buffaloes wideouts could break out in fall camp. Jake Schwanitz & Scott Procter Prev...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Ryan Koenigsberg and Jake Schwanitz discuss the Colorado Football players who have the most to gain when Coach Prime and the Buffs start Fall Camp next week. The guys draft teams for breakout candidates this season, plus, going through the matchups when the Buffs host Avery Johnson and the Kansas State Wildcats on Halloween. How much of a difference will new head coach Collin Klein’s offense have on Johnson’s performance this season? Discussing Cleveland Browns camp, how much of an advantage does Shedeur Sanders have over Deshaun Watson after Watson got off to...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss Coach Prime and Colorado’s most heated position battles for Fall Camp next week. Which offensive line position is the most important battle that must be figured out before the season? Which defensive position battle is the most important before the season? The guys also share which “sleepers” could steal jobs this fall camp. PFF’s top returning WRs for the Big 12 and drafting things you could eat with a spoon and much more.

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2:30 - Top 5 Camp Position Battles

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Ryan Koenigsberg and Jake Schwanitz discuss how Coach Prime is moving differently when it comes to recruiting in-state prospects and could it be a sign to come for his approach to the 2026 Colorado Buffaloes? Taking a look at Colorado’s 2026 schedule, their ranked opponents and who’s most likely to be ranked when Colorado plays them. Stanford Football players have opened the door to collective bargaining, UNC’s Michael Lombardi gets placed on administrative leave, drafting bounce back teams for this season and much more.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses how Coach Prime and Colorado are shaking things up in a new and refreshing way for fall camp this year. Could this move ensure that the leadership and camaraderie issues from last year stay with last year’s team? Breaking down the matchups between Colorado and the Utah Utes for their mid-October clash this season. How does Julian Lewis stack up to Utah’s quarterback combo of Devin Dampier and Byrd Ficklin? How does the rest of Utah’s roster look after Kyle Whittingham left for Michigan and took multiple Utah imp...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad makes their consensus top 10 defensive player rankings for Coach Prime and Colorado in 2026. Who emerges as Colorado’s top ranked defensive player entering the season? Which position group has the most top 10 players? Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson was granted a TRO against the NCAA granting him eligibility for the 2026 season, what does this mean for Ezra Christensen? Guess That Buff returns and much more.

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1:00 - Welcome In
2:00 - Defensive Top 10
32:50 - Scotty Tries Meatloaf
45:40 - News and Notes
48:00 - Guess That Buff...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad comes to a consensus and ranks Coach Prime and Colorado’s top 10 overall players for Brennan Marion’s Go-Go Offense this season. How many receivers make the top 10? How many offensive linemen make the list? Where does Julian Lewis rank? An update on Ezra Christensen’s case for eligibility, a notable 2028 offer and drafting the most anticipated games of the season.

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1:00 - Welcome In
2:40 - Top 10 Offensive Buffs
37:50 - Ezra Update
41:50 - Recruiting News
44:57 - Highly Anticipated Games Of 2026

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad goes through the matchups when Coach Prime and Colorado take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders for what could be the Buffs biggest game of the 2026 season. How much weight does the quarterback matchup hold in the matchup vs. Texas Tech? Is Texas Tech’s advantage in the trenches overwhelming for the Buffs? How many matchups do the Buffs have a chance to overmatch the Red Raiders in? Going over The Athletic’s QB tiers, where does Julian Lewis land? An update on Ezra Christensen, Tawfiq Thomas, Chip Kelly, drafting the games...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Georgia Tech dissing Colorado QB Julian Lewis ahead of their Week 1 matchup with Coach Prime. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter share their thoughts on Georgia Tech EDGE rusher Brayden Manely calling Julian Lewis “a little kid” and how this is even more motivation for the Buffs heading into the 2026 season. The Shrine Bowl released its Top 1000 draft-eligible players for the 2026 season and 12 Buffs have made the list. Potential rule changes for realignment, a new DB for the 2026 squad, a former NFL camp invitee vying to regain college eligibility for th...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses the precedent and why Ezra Christensen has a good case to retain his eligibility to play for Coach Prime and Colorado in 2026. Our own, Scott Procter, spoke to college sports attorney Mit Winter about Ezra’s case and why he’s optimistic Christensen and the Buffs will receive a favorable ruling. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what’s to come as Christensen pursues an injunction in the coming weeks. It’s Quiz Day for DNVR’s Spirit Week! The squad plays Guess That Buff, Over/Under, Fill in the Blank...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Ezra Christensen’s case against the NCAA to keep his eligibility to play for Coach Prime and Colorado in 2026. After months of speculation over his eligibility, Christensen has decided to take the NCAA to court after his waiver was cancelled with only a couple of weeks before Colorado’s fall camp starts. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what Ezra Christensen’s case could mean for Colorado’s season, plus win probabilities for every game in 2026, CBS’s hot seat rankings for 2026 and much more.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad goes through every Big 12 team and picks one player to steal to add to Coach Prime and Colorado’s roster. Which players from across the conference would have the biggest impact if added to Colorado’s roster? It’s Spirit Week at DNVR and multiple DNVR Diehards have contributed topics for Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter to discuss. We are officially Rodney Colton days away from kickoff, CFB’s oldest teams for 2026, SMU named a facility after a current player and much more.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad shares and discusses their hottest takes for Coach Prime, Colorado and the Big 12 for the 2026 season. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter debate who has the hottest takes ahead of the 2026 season. What Brennan Marion said to Bruce Feldman about Colorado’s offensive line, could this be Coach Prime’s best offensive line yet at Colorado? Drafting the best college football helmets and much more.

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2:00 - Hot Take Tuesday
30:37 - Hot Take Tuesday Pt.2
38:48 - News and Notes
51:06 - Best...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad is joined by PHNX Sun Devils’ Anthony Totri to preview and break down the matchups for Coach Prime and Colorado’s late season road trip to Tempe to take on Kenny Dillingham’s Arizona State Sun Devils. Where does Arizona Stats’s quarterback competition stand and who has the edge between Cutter Boley or Mikey Keene vs. Julian Lewis? Does ASU’s wide receiver corps push Colorado’s in terms of talent? Where does Arizona State hold an advantage over Colorado? The Colorado wide receiver that ESPN ranked the 26th best transfer of th...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad breaks down Coach Prime and Colorado’s 2026 Big 12 opener vs. DJ Lagway and the Baylor Bears. Which former five-star QB has the upper hand between Julian Lewis and DJ Lagway? Both teams have undergone a makeover on both sides of the ball, is Colorado or Baylor’s offense more promising going into 2026? Which defensive rebuild has more firepower as we anticipate the start of the 2026 season? Taking a look at Phil Steele’s projected Big 12 standings, USA Today’s Big 12 coach rankings, On3’s Big 12 quarterback rankings and much more.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad is joined by FOX College Football reporter Bruce Feldman, FOX color analyst Devin Gardner and TNT College Football analyst Mike Golic Jr. to get the national expectation for Coach Prime and Colorado in 2026. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter also discuss the biggest headlines to come out of Big 12 Media Day, including Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark’s interaction with a Texas Tech reporter, no Colorado players making the preseason Big 12 team and much more.

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2:21 - National Expectations
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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad is joined by Colorado players Danny Scudero, Cree Thomas and Zach Atkins from Big 12 Media Day in Frisco, TX! Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter also discuss their biggest takeaways and storylines from Big 12 Media Day including Julian Lewis’ comments about Colorado’s offense last season, Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation, the preseason Big 12 team including zero Colorado players and more. Discussing four-star OT Dewey Young’s commitment to Colorado and much more.

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Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes are moving different in 2026 after a humbling 3-9 season, and Big 12 Media Day showed why Deion Sanders is pissed off, healthy, and ready to prove everyone wrong. From Julian Lewis’ growth under Brennan Marion to Danny Scudero’s breakout potential, Ben Finneseth’s leadership, Naeten Mitchell’s edge, and a Buffs roster embracing the underdog role, Colorado football feels like it has a new urgency heading into the Big 12 season. We break down the biggest takeaways from Frisco, why the dimmer spotlight could help CU, and how Coach Prime’s renewed energy could change eve...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter are joined by Colorado Football players Julian Lewis, Naeten Mitchell, Ben Finneseth and new Colorado Athletic Director Fernando Lovo from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX! Why Coach Prime is “pissed off” heading into the 2026 season, his expectations for Julian Lewis in the Go-Go Offense and an update on his health heading into his fourth season as Colorado’s head coach. Biggest takeaways and what we learned at Big 12 Media days about the conference, Dewey Young’s commitment to Colorado and much more.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad builds their preseason Big 12 rankings ahead of Big 12 Media Day. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter each made their own ballot and come together to form DNVR’s preseason Big 12 rankings, how high do Coach Prime and Colorado rank? Who is the team that DNVR thinks is the preseason favorite to win the conference? Phillip Dukes aka Dukes the Scoop joins the show to discuss Colorado’s representatives at Big 12 media day, where Colorado stands in Dewey Young’s recruitment, his reaction to Kylan Bobo’s commitment and much more.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses and builds their preseason 2026 All Big 12 team. How many of Coach Prime and Colorado’s players make our preseason All Big 12 Team? Which Buff has the best chance to make the media’s preseason team? Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss the best players in the conference and who should make DNVR’s preseason team plus, Guess That Buff is back and much more.

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2:57 - DNVR's Preseason All-Big 12 Team(Offense)
32:00 - DNVR's Preseason All-Big 12 Team(Defense)
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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Coach Prime and Colorado’s latest commitment in three-star RB Kylan Bobo. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what Bobo brings to the Buffs and take a look at his junior high school film. What 2027 recruits are saying about their NIL negotiations and how it’s affected their recruitment. The end of the 2026 Brendan Sorsby saga. Drafting college football’s best rivalries and much more.

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5:11 - Kylan Bobo to Colorado
16:48 - Whats next in recruiting?
21:10 - The Trey McB...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Coach Prime’s recent leadership retreat and how it could help Colorado in 2026. Ryan Koenigsberg and Scott Procter rank the top QB/WR duos in the Big 12. The Buffs have a new kicker and could soon be picking up another commit in the 2027 recruiting class. The guys also draft the best rivalries in college football history and much more.

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1:00 - Welcome In
6:00 - Leadership Retreat
19:04 - Top 5 WR/ QB Duos
46:38 - Recruiting News
51:58 - Final News and Notes

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad looks ahead to Coach Prime and Colorado’s Week 2 game vs. Weber State Wildcats and their Week 3 trip to face Chip Kelly, Aidan Chiles and the Northwestern Wildcats. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what you need to know for Colorado’s home-opener vs. Weber State plus, how Colorado matches up against Northwestern. Are Aidan Chiles and Chip Kelly set to bring glory back to Northwestern or will Julian Lewis emerge as one of the quarterbacks in the Big 12 by the time this matchup is played? The latest Colorado Footba...

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, Scott Procter and Ryan Koenigsberg discuss Coach Prime and Colorado beating out Ohio State for 2027 LB Kaylon Bailey. CFB 27 video game ratings have been released and so have the Buffaloes who will be attending Big 12 Media Days. Fill In The Blank and much more.

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1:00 - Welcome In
1:30 - Recruiting News
22:40 - Sorsby News
34:30 - CFB 27' Ratings
45:00 - News and Notes
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