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Colorado storms into SEC territory and upends expectations, flipping top prospects like three-star tackle Cordero McDaniel from Ole Miss and adding high-upside playmakers such as pass rusher Drew Sapp out of Florida. With five offensive linemen already locked in, family ties to stars like Aqib Talib, and a national footprint spanning Texas, Florida, and Alabama, Coach Prime and staff are rewriting...

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes landed five commitments this past weekend and have already landed another two on Sunday. Host Kevin Borba dives into the additions of both three-star EDGE Drew Sapp, who is one of the best pass rushers in the state of Florida, and offensive line recruit Jayin Talib. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official.  Join the Locke...

Colorado faces a high-stakes quarterback crossroads as Julian Lewis lands in CBS Sports’ “high ceiling, low floor” tier. Will Lewis’s raw talent and flashes from last season finally translate into week-to-week consistency, or does his volatility threaten to stall the Go Go offense’s potential? The pressure is on for the former five-star and Colorado’s staff, with Isaac Wilson lurking as a capable...

Deion Sanders tumbles down the college football coaching rankings after a rough 3-9 season, landing at 54th and raising questions across the Big 12 landscape. Is health, transfer strategy, or inconsistent results to blame? The spotlight turns to Sanders’ adaptability, staff overhauls, and a bold shift in transfer portal philosophy—can Coach Prime silence the doubters and drive Colorado back to rel...

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes ignite the college football offseason with a major recruiting surge, landing five vital commitments and shifting their identity from portal-first to high school recruiting aggression. Are the Buffs finally building sustainable roster depth and unlocking a new era in Boulder? Kevin Borba and Brian Smith dive into Colorado’s latest haul, spotlighting under-th...

Texas Tech faces national backlash after quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s suspension is reduced to just two games following NCAA gambling violations. Rival schools, including Nebraska and Georgia, threaten to pull out of future matchups, while debate rages over league commissioner Brett Yormark’s power to intervene. The Big 12’s reputation, integrity, and potential for a new villain take center stage...

Coach Prime turns up the heat on the recruiting trail as Colorado lands five commitments in one weekend, pushing their 2025 recruiting class into the national top 40. Eyes are on SEC country with targets like Drew Sapp, a dominant edge rusher out of Florida, and running back Kylan Bobo from Mississippi—both poised to make instant impacts and reshape the Buffs’ physicality up front. As the staff ra...

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes just made a seismic statement on the recruiting trail, landing five commits in a single weekend and vaulting their 2025 class into national relevance. With recruiting momentum only building and more commitments expected soon, Colorado isn’t just reloading—they’re redefining expectations in Boulder. Kevin Borba details Coach Prime’s relentless push, breaking...

The Colorado Buffaloes have now landed five commits on the weekend as Deion Sanders and his recruiting staff continue to catch fire. Host Kevin Borba dives into the commitments of safety Samari Howard, offensive lineman Zaquan Linton and running back Steven Alexis. He also dives into what has changed so much for Colorado, and why this recruiting success is a sign of things to come.  Everydayer Clu...

The Colorado Buffaloes have capitalized on a change in recruiting strategy this offseason, and on Saturday, they landed their 10th and 11th commitments of the 2027 class. Host Kevin Borba dives into the commitment of offensive tackle Jaiden Lindsay and EDGE Jovon Pulliam, and the potential others who could be coming.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Joi...

Colorado football eyes SEC country for major recruiting win as Coach Prime makes bold roster moves. With Deion Sanders targeting top Mississippi running back Kylan Bobo, the Buffs are primed to out-recruit SEC powerhouses and invest big in high-school talent—even as the transfer portal remains a major pipeline. Bobo’s blend of SEC attention, explosive stats, and fit for the Go-Go offense signals a...

Utah’s high-profile private equity deal unravels as layoffs hit the athletic department—has financial control slipped away from the Utes? The Big 12 Squad dissects Utah’s $500 million capital saga, audit scrutiny, and the controversial shift in hiring power to Wall Street investors. With concerns mounting over depleted rainy day funds and drastic staff moves, rivals question if skipping the RedBir...

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders goes all-in on playoff expansion, joining unanimous Big 12 calls to grow the field from 12 to 24—a move that could transform the Buffaloes’ postseason fortunes and flood the conference with revenue. But does a bigger playoff truly elevate the sport, or does it sap the regular season’s drama and set the stage for lopsided matchups? The debate heats up as playoff do...

As Colorado recalibrates expectations after a disappointing season, Kevin Borba lays out what truly defines success for Coach Prime by 2026: at minimum, a 6-6 regular season, bowl eligibility, and tangible on-field improvement. Sanders’ off-field impact—historic revenue, skyrocketing applications, brand resurgence—remains undeniable, but pressure mounts for the Buffs to convert buzz into wins, esp...

Amidst a heated offseason, Kevin Borba details how Texas Tech’s NIL-fueled recruiting surge has made them Colorado’s top Big 12 adversary. With oil money flowing and high-profile alumni like Patrick Mahomes in the mix, the Red Raiders keep landing blue-chip commits—forcing the Buffs into a high-stakes brand-and-culture matchup to recruit top talent. The episode turns to the future: Can Colorado’s...

As anonymous Big 12 coaches spotlight Colorado’s glaring needs—offensive line play and adapting playcalling around young quarterback Julian Lewis—the Buffs charge into a massive recruiting weekend aiming to overhaul the trenches and build for immediate impact. Kevin Borba unpacks revealing feedback from across the conference, from praise for new coordinators Brendan Marion and Chris Marve to skept...

If Deion Sanders and Colorado land four-star DL Tyler Alexander, the entire college football world will be watching Boulder. Kevin Borba details how Colorado’s revamped recruiting approach, led by aggressive hires and big-money bids, is shaking up the program’s image—highlighted by headliners like Lamarcus Jones and blue-chip battles against Georgia, Notre Dame, and Texas. With nine fresh commits...

Texas Tech softball ignites controversy as Jason Williams gets ejected for flipping off Florida Gators fans during a heated Super Regional. Can the Red Raiders’ postseason run fuel Big 12 pride against SEC rivals? The Big 12 Squad breaks down the latest Big 12 action, spotlighting Texas Tech’s gritty softball win and the electric response from Williams after Florida’s classless tactics. The crew p...

Colorado football faces a late recruiting twist as Joseph Peko, son of ex-defensive line coach Domata Peko, flips to Washington after months of uncertainty and pointed comments about instability in Boulder. With Peko gone and his father moving to the NFL, questions around coaching staff cohesion and player development come to the forefront. Still, Kevin Borba insists the Buffs are undeterred, imme...

Deion Sanders has flipped the Colorado recruiting script, spearheading a torrid run that’s netted the Buffs six commitments in six days. With Rashad Rich and Darius Starting Box leading a revamped staff, Colorado is putting in the work on the high school trail, landing blue-chip talent from across the country and making national TV exposure count. Can Coach Prime’s pivot from a transfer portal-hea...

 The addition of Rashad Rich as director of recruiting signals a new era, as Colorado lands blue-chip commitments and flexes newfound reach from South Carolina to California. Roster building, talent development, and staff alignment have never looked sharper in Boulder. Kevin Borba takes listeners inside Colorado’s revamped personnel strategy, spotlighting Rich’s instant impact—including blue-chip...

Colorado football is making major noise as they position themselves to break through in the Big 12. Six commits in six days, a top 25 recruiting effort brewing, and a new-look coaching staff have ignited hope that the Buffaloes can not just contend, but potentially take over the conference. With Coach Prime’s recruiting powers putting Colorado in elite company, the focus is on elevating roster tal...

The Colorado Buffaloes had already landed six commits in as many days, and were able to add another blue-chipper to the mix. Host Kevin Borba dives into the addition of four-star wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray, and who the former South Carolina commit wants to bring with him. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official.  Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get...

Don’t blink – Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are lighting up the recruiting trail, landing three key commitments and building momentum for even more. Junior college defensive lineman Malachi Brown joins the trenches as an immediate impact player, while four-star Tennessee tackle Lamarcus Jones and Texas corner Prince Washington add size, versatility, and upside to a rapidly-improving cla...

A simmering disconnect between Colorado football alumni and Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders continues to boil over, grabbing fresh headlines as another former Buff questions the program’s current direction. Kevin Borba and Jay Smith unpack Jayshon Sykes’ public grievances, the larger alumni rift, and whether repeated criticism is damaging Colorado’s image as Prime forges his own path. Are public spats...