Locked On Buffs - Daily Podcast on Colorado Football and Basketball

Colorado Buffaloes look to strengthen their roster ahead of the new season by seeking hidden gems in the transfer portal, with the defensive line emerging as a critical need after last year’s struggle to stop the run. Can Colorado’s latest transfer targets bring much-needed physicality and depth to a thin defensive front? Kevin Borba dives deep into Colorado’s transfer strategy, highlighting the p...

Texas Tech faces a major setback as star quarterback Brendan Sorsby is caught in a gambling controversy, casting doubt on his Big 12 future. Will Sorsby suit up this season, or has Tech’s shot at a championship vanished overnight? The squad unpacks how over a thousand wagers—many placed during Sorsby’s stints at Indiana and Cincinnati—sparked a full-blown crisis, igniting questions about competiti...

Colorado’s hopes for a breakthrough in 2026 rest squarely on quarterback Julian Lewis, a former five-star recruit with sky-high expectations. But is Lewis the player who can ignite Deion Sanders’ regime and take the Buffaloes from bottom-dwellers to Big 12 contenders? Kevin Borba examines Lewis’s path: from a coveted recruit with offers from the country’s biggest programs, to a Buffs QB with a cle...

The Colorado Buffaloes’ 2026 season comes into sharp focus as Kevin Borba spotlights four games the Buffs simply cannot afford to drop. From early must-wins like Weber State (a confidence builder and PR landmine) to high-stakes Big 12 battles with Baylor and Utah—plus a potentially season-defining finale versus UCF—each matchup carries outsized implications for bowl eligibility and program momentu...

Colorado’s recruiting momentum is surging as Kevin Borba highlights four-star quarterback Andre Adams — a dynamic Tennessee product with 7,000 career passing yards and unparalleled dual-threat ability — as the potential catalyst for a powerhouse Buffaloes recruiting class. As the prototype for Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense, Adams brings both star appeal and leadership, already staking his claim a...

The offseason saga heats up as the fallout from Kaidon Salter’s departure spotlights exactly why Deion Sanders overhauled Colorado’s program. Salter’s public snub of the Buffs after landing a Titans minicamp invite drew sharp reaction—did both sides mishandle the breakup? Kevin Borba dives deep into the fractures of last year’s locker room, staff disconnect, and a lack of mental toughness that pus...

Texas Tech’s Big 12 title hopes take a massive hit as star QB Brendan Sorsby enters rehab amid an NCAA gambling investigation linked to his time at Indiana. Facing possible permanent loss of eligibility after reportedly betting on college sports, Sorsby’s future is in doubt—leaving the Red Raiders scrambling and the Big 12 in chaos. Could Will Hammond’s recovery be enough, or will Texas Tech turn...

Colorado Buffs fans are still buzzing after a rollercoaster NFL Draft weekend that saw several players earn their shot at the next level, despite none being selected. The spotlight, however, shifts to quarterback Kaidon Salter and the not-so-subtle signs of friction with Coach Prime—fueling social media speculation about posts, shout-outs, and perceived snubs. Kevin Borba dives deep into the Salte...

The Colorado Buffaloes were able to fend off a Big 12 rival and a Big Ten program to secure the commitment of a three-star defensive lineman Kenny Fairley. Host Kevin Borba dives into why this is a nice addition to the 2027 recruiting class, and also breaks down what positions the Buffs will need to target next as they begin to dive into recruiting even more.  Kevin Borba of Locked On Buffs breaks...

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and no current Colorado players heard their names called. However, multiple players did get a chance to sign as UDFA, giving them a foot in the door of the NFL. There also appears to be some sort of thing between quarterback Kaidon Salter, Deion Sanders and Colorado.  Host Kevin Borba dives into what this opportunity means for each players, and also explains w...

Kevin Borba dives into the high-stakes world of Colorado football, putting the spotlight squarely on five-star freshman quarterback Julian Lewis. The Buffs’ offense, potential bowl dreams, and even a playoff run all hinge on Lewis’ ability to bring consistency and a game-breaking presence to Deion Sanders’ squad. Will Lewis be the next Shadeur Sanders—an unflappable field general—or will growing p...

Spring football has wrapped in Boulder, but three critical questions haunt Colorado’s offseason: Will Julian Lewis be ready to command the Buffs’ offense? Can Coach Prime reload this roster in the transfer portal—again? And will the defense find answers at key positions before the season kicks off? Kevin Borba dives deep into Colorado’s quarterback situation, expressing both his confidence in Juli...

Big 12 basketball’s NIL arms race intensifies as Oklahoma State and West Virginia surge past BYU and Texas Tech with headline-grabbing transfer portal moves. Can Oklahoma State’s spending power and West Virginia’s strategic recruiting vault them into the conference elite? Jake Hatch spotlights BYU’s portal strategy and lingering questions at center, while the squad debates if any team can keep pac...

On today’s episode of Locked On Buffs, host Kevin Borba breaks down why Colorado is being doubted far too much heading into its 2026 Week 1 matchup against Georgia Tech. While many are quick to question the Buffaloes, Kevin explains why that skepticism may be misplaced and why Colorado has a real opportunity to start the season strong. He also takes a closer look at Georgia Tech, highlighting seve...

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes took a chance and brought in one of the best athletes in college football in Tennessee transfer Boo Carter. The former blue-chip recruit was shown the door in Knoxville despite being an All-SEC player, but had some off-the-field issues. Now that he is in Boulder, host Kevin Borba thinks that Colorado can unlock him in a way that Tennessee maybe wasn't able...

As the Colorado Buffaloes gear up for the 2024 season, depth chart mysteries linger following the enigmatic spring game. With Julian Lewis tipped as the clear leader at quarterback, Kevin Borba dives into murky positional battles raging at running back and wide receiver, where the likes of Damien Henderson, Richard Young, and DeAndre Moore jockey for spotlight snaps in Brendan Marion’s dynamic Go-...

With Colorado’s spring game in the books, Kevin Borba gives his take on a much-clearer — but still unsettled — defensive depth chart as the Buffs look to fix glaring issues from last season. Can new portal additions like Toby Anene, Santana Hopper, and Cree Thomas transform a unit that was gashed by the run and lacked any bite up front? Kevin Borba dives into the trenches first, highlighting physi...

The Colorado Buffaloes were able to pull off a huge win on the recruiting front, landing four-star quarterback Andre Adams out of Tennessee. With 7,000+ career passing yards and 2,000+ career rushing yards, Adams has a chance to be the most dynamic quarterback of the Deion Sanders era. Host Kevin Borba is joined by Locked On's recruiting insider, Brian Smith, as he breaks down Adams' film, and wha...

Big 12 football faces fan backlash as Texas Tech gets two Saturday games stripped, with a marquee matchup against Houston moved to Friday night. The Big 12 Squad debates the impact of weeknight games on local attendance, high school football culture, and the conference’s national exposure. Does this scheduling decision actually give Houston a major advantage, and why isn’t the Big 12 showcasing it...

The Colorado Buffaloes wrap up spring ball with key positional concerns keeping fans and coaches on alert. After a spring game that left more questions than answers, Kevin Borba dives into the Buffs’ thin depth at defensive line, linebacker, and tight end—and lays out specific transfer portal solutions that could shore up the roster before the season. Kevin Borba details the razor-thin margins at...

The Colorado Buffaloes landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Andre Adams out of Tennessee. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback is exactly the kind of player that will flourish in Brenna Marion's offense, and could help provide Colorado with another option at quarterback as they look to find the heir to Shedeur Sanders' throne. Host Kevin Borba dives into why he loves the fit, and how this...

The Colorado Buffaloes held their spring game over the weekend, and while there are new coaches and players all over the place, much of the discourse centered around how small the roster is. A video went viral that showed Colorado's quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive backs and running backs taking the field, which led to many saying they looked like a high school team. Host Kevin Borba dives...

The Colorado Buffaloes held their spring game on Saturday, which allowed for fans to get a glimpse of the roster that features around 60 new players. Host Kevin Borba dives into who stood out on offense and defense, what questions still remain. If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official.  Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord,...

As Colorado gears up for a much-anticipated but "vanilla" spring game, Kevin Borba asks: what key insights can Buffs fans actually take away, and why is ESPN putting the spotlight on Deion Sanders' latest transfer haul? Kevin Borba explores the confidence and development of QB Julian Lewis, the heated competition with Isaac Wilson, and crucial questions about Colorado’s revamped offensive line. Po...

Big 12 transfer chaos signals seismic shifts—can new executive orders curb college athletes’ free agency, or will the player movement frenzy continue? Anthony Roy and Rob Wright headline heated debates over multimillion-dollar transfers, while experts question President Trump’s new transfer portal restrictions and their real-world enforceability. The Big 12 Squad weighs in on loopholes and the NCA...