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Brian Howell

Brian Howell has worked for Prairie Mountain Publishing since 2004 and has covered the Colorado Buffaloes since 2010.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter during the first day of spring football practices on March 11, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics)

Quarterback competition continues as CU Buffs near end of spring practices

April 15, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.

Through 13 spring practices, the Colorado football team doesn’t have much clarity on its quarterback competition, but that’s just fine with offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur.

Memphis offensive lineman Xavier Hill (71) plays against Navy during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Football recruiting: CU Buffs add all-conference OL Xavier Hill from Memphis

April 12, 2025 at 9:15 p.m.

Colorado and head coach Deion Sanders have bolstered their offensive line once again.

Colorado's Drelon Miller runs with the ball after a pass reception during the We Ain’t Hard 2 Find Showcase last Friday in Boulder. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

CU Buffs’ Drelon Miller picking up where he left off in 2024

April 10, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

It wasn’t long ago that Drelon Miller first arrived at CU as a true freshmen last summer. But, in that time, the 5-foot-11, 205-pound receiver has shown flashes of being...

Colorado running back Isaiah Augustave (23) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Football: Running back Isaiah Augustave no longer with CU Buffs

April 9, 2025 at 7:54 p.m.

Isaiah Augustave, who led the Colorado Buffaloes in rushing in 2024, is no longer with the program.

University of Colorado Boulder’s Shedeur Sanders throws in front of NFL scouts, members of the media and guests during the We Ain’t Hard 2 Find Showcase on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

CU Buffs’ Shedeur Sanders confident as NFL draft approaches

April 7, 2025 at 3:46 p.m.

Pundits are all over the board on where Shedeur Sanders will land in the draft.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the replay in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Oct. 19, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)

Coach Prime lands record-breaking contract extension with CU Buffs

March 28, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

Deion Sanders has been rewarded with a record-breaking contract after a transformational first two seasons as Colorado’s head football coach.

Colorado’s Travis Hunter makes an interception on a tipped ball against Utah at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo., on Nov. 16, 2024. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Folsom Field to get new, artificial surface this summer

March 29, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

The University of Colorado is replacing its natural grass turf and going to an artificial surface at Folsom Field for the first time since 1998.

Colorado defensive line coach Domata Peko during a spring football practice at the Indoor Practice Facility in Boulder, Colo., on March 15, 2025. (CU Athletics)

Domata Peko thrilled for opportunity to coach CU Buffs’ defensive line

March 25, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

Following retirement from a 15-year NFL career, Domata Peko was content with enjoying time off in 2021. Instead, Peko has found a new passion, which has led him to Boulder...

Colorado coaches and basketball players sing the school song after their loss to Gonzaga during a WBIT postseason second round game at CU Events Center in Boulder on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs head coach JR Payne found success amid challenges

March 24, 2025 at 8:51 p.m.

The 2024-25 campaign wasn’t easy, by any means, but was impressive when considering the challenges faced by the Buffs.

From right: Colorado’s Head Coach JR Payne, Frida Formann, Sara-Rose Smith and Johanna Teder react after the loss to Gonzaga during a WBIT postseason second round game at CU Events Center in Boulder on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Women’s basketball: End of the line, as CU Buffs fall to Gonzaga in WBIT

March 23, 2025 at 6:41 p.m.

From the start of the season to the end, there were plenty of positives and plenty of challenges for the Colorado women’s basketball team. In a way, Sunday’s matchup against...

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