Locked On Buffs - Daily Podcast on Colorado Football and Basketball

Coach Prime strikes again! Deion Sanders has landed what could be the most impactful hire of the college football offseason, as offensive innovator Brennan Marion joins Colorado’s staff. Kevin Borba and Philip Dukes dive into what makes Marion’s “Go-Go Offense” so intriguing and why his arrival signals a massive philosophical shift in Boulder. Can Colorado finally develop an elite run game after s...

With Colorado's offense looking like a massive question heading into the offseason, Deion Sanders made what could be considered the biggest hire of his Colorado tenure. The third-year head coach plucked Brennan Marion away from Sacramento State, where he was the head coach. Marion created the Go-Go offense and is one of the best offensive minds in college football, and could also serve as the coac...

Big 12 heavyweights BYU and Texas Tech shake up the championship picture as powerhouse coach Kalani Sitake nearly exits for Penn State, triggering a wild flurry of NIL deals and university power plays. Is the Big 12’s new financial arms race redefining the path to playoff success, or will legacy programs like Baylor and Kansas State be left behind? The roundtable debates elite coaching moves, jaw-...

Kevin Borba and Jordan Domineck dive deep into Deion Sanders’ recent commitment to revitalize Colorado football. They reflect on Colorado’s rollercoaster journey—from transfer portal hits and misses to the hard lessons of a tough year—and debate whether a roster and coaching overhaul is enough to fulfill Coach Prime’s guarantee. Key topics include the tough reality behind recruiting in the NIL era...

Colorado Football’s Collapse: The Three Biggest Mistakes That Doomed Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes Can Deion Sanders rebuild Colorado after a disastrous season? Kevin Borba dives into the pivotal errors that sent the Buffaloes from bowl hopefuls to the bottom of college football. From quarterback turmoil to mismanaged transfers, and a fractured culture in the locker room—this deep-dive exposes e...

The Colorado Buffaloes hit a crossroads as Deion Sanders declares this season his “Last Supper,” signaling seismic changes on the horizon. Will Coach Prime’s promised overhaul be enough to rescue Colorado from its culture crisis and on-field struggles? As the transfer portal opens and staff shake-ups loom, the Buffs’ future hangs in the balance. Kevin Borba lays out Colorado’s urgent need for tran...

The Colorado Buffaloes season came to an end with a 24-14 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats. It was a disappointing ending to a disappointing season for Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes. This season left more questions than answers for CU. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on today's Locked ON Buffs POSTCAST. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts...

The Colorado Buffaloes' season comes to an end after yet another loss. Hosts Kevin Borba and Aniello Piro dive into what went wrong, and what is next for the program. Everything from missing on top transfers like Kaidon Salter and Jaheim Oatis to lacking culture and idenity and of course the dreaded player rotations. Anything that could go wrong for Colorado did.   Support Us By Supporting Our Spo...

Shockwaves hit Boulder as Marshall Faulk departs after just one season coaching Colorado’s running backs, set to become head coach at Southern. Kevin Borba dives into how Deion Sanders must now navigate an offseason overhaul, with up to eight key coaching positions potentially turning over—including the offensive coordinator, wide receivers, and defensive staff. Is Prime’s preference for familiar...

The regular season wraps up with high drama as Kansas State fights for bowl eligibility and Colorado looks to salvage pride—and momentum—amidst a bruising campaign. Both teams entered 2023 with bigger dreams, but as Kevin Borba and Christian Rauh reveal, plenty of storylines remain: Kansas State’s emergent rushing attack, Colorado’s thin and battered defense, and all eyes on Deion Sanders’ tenure...

SEC rivalry week ramps up as playoff dreams and coaching rumors swirl. Can Alabama’s defense shut down Auburn in the Iron Bowl, or will house money and chaos reign in Jordan-Hare? Brandon Olsen, Chris Gordy, Steven Willis, and the squad debate playoff bids, shocking upsets, and which blueblood—Georgia or Texas A&M—faces a must-win scenario. Heated discussions erupt around Lane Kiffin’s future, wit...

Kevin Borba argues that Deion Sanders’ main recruiting strategy at Colorado—leaning heavily on the transfer portal rather than high school recruits—is flawed and could hurt the team long-term. He points out that while Sanders claims 50% of high school recruits leave, the actual retention rates for transfers are even worse, with up to 70% of transfers departing after just one season. Colorado hits...

The Colorado Buffaloes turn the page as head coach Deion Sanders announces rising quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis will be redshirting, foregoing a start in the season finale against Kansas State. With Lewis showing poise and playmaking amid a battered offense, Kevin Borba details why this move is a calculated investment in both Lewis’s and Colorado’s long-term future, even as frustration brews fro...

Colorado football faces a turning point after a season filled with questionable decisions by Deion Sanders. In this episode of Locked On Buffs, Kevin Borba breaks down how Deion’s personnel choices—particularly the controversial use of Ronald Coleman against Arizona State—reflect deeper issues with the Buffaloes. Is Deion Sanders still the right coach for Colorado, and can he fix the problems befo...

The Colorado Buffaloes were once again embarrassed, this time at the hands of the Arizona State Sun Devils, 42-17. Coach Prime and the program are searching for answers heading into the offseason following another lopsided performance. Aniello Piro breaks down the game on tonight's Locked On Buffs POSTCAST. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Om...

The Colorado Buffaloes lost their fourth game in a row, and did so in painstaking fashion. With four turnovers forced yet 3 points to show for it, Colorado still somehow had a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter until they got cute and put in a walk-on with 1 snap on the season in the game. The rest is history as ASU went on a 21-0 run to end the game. Host Kevin Borba dives into what wen...

Colorado Buffaloes return to Folsom Field on a month-long losing streak, but Kevin Borba sees a prime opportunity for Coach Prime’s squad to flip the script against No. 25 Arizona State. With Arizona State starting Jeff Sims and their offensive line struggling, Kevin Borba details why this matchup is winnable for Colorado, breaking down the key weaknesses, quarterback play, and the psychological i...

On this episode of Locked On Buffs, Kevin Borba dives deep into the Colorado football program’s current struggles, with early signing day looming and the Buffs’ recruiting efforts trending downward. Hear the latest on high-profile decommitments, Coach Prime’s unconventional recruiting approach, and concerns surrounding team morale and staff changes.  Kevin Borba also breaks down what Colorado need...

Utah and BYU deserve College Football Playoff spots over Notre Dame and Alabama. Is the committee finally ready to respect Big 12 football? Drake and the Locked On Big 12 Squad break down the latest CFP rankings controversy, with JT Worcestershill defending Utah's dominant 35-point average margin of victory against critics who favor traditional powers. The panel analyzes Texas dropping seven spots...

Colorado’s coaching future faces scrutiny as Deion Sanders defiantly declares he’s the right man for Boulder’s top job, but roster challenges mount and fan patience wears thin. While national attention and school revenue soar under Sanders, Kevin Borba breaks down why “Coach Prime” remains the Buffs’ best bet—despite skepticism over recruiting, staff experience, and a looming transfer portal overh...

Is Deion Sanders really on the hot seat at Colorado? In this episode of Locked On Buffs, Kevin Borba breaks down the latest rumors swirling around Coach Prime’s future and the strong public support he just received from Buffs athletic director Rick George. Kevin Borba discusses why George’s “the seat is not hot” statement is a game-changer for Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes football prog...

Should Deion Sanders and Colorado take another shot at Tennessee transfer Boo Carter? He has almost ended up in Boulder on more than one occasion, which means things a third time could be the charm. However, the former blue-chip recruit comes with baggage. With Carter’s athletic upside and versatility at safety and special teams, could Coach Prime’s reputation for handling personalities and nurtur...

The Colorado Buffaloes face uncertainty as speculation mounts over Deion Sanders’ future in Boulder. Brian Smith and Kevin Borba tackle swirling rumors about Coach Prime’s tenure, health concerns, and whether Sanders is committed to staying through 2026. With unrest in the locker room, questions abound: Will Deion overhaul his coaching staff? Can he rebuild the Buffs after a season of disappointin...

In somewhat of a surprising development, Colorado AD Rick George is revealed to be stepping down from his role to move into an advisory role. While this marks the end of a phenomenal tenure, it also puts Deion Sanders on notice. Host Kevin Borba breaks down why the Colorado coach will be feeling as much pressure as he ever as before with a new AD at the helm.  Transfer Portal hits and misses! Borb...

  The argument that BYU and Utah are undervalued by the College Football Playoff Committee often centers on a deep-seated institutional and brand bias that favors traditional powerhouses. Despite both teams—especially after joining the new P4 conference—amassing solid resumes, the committee’s ranking logic appears inconsistent when compared to peer teams from the SEC or Big Ten. For BYU, the under...