DNVR CU Buffs Podcast

On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Coach Prime, Colorado and the Big 12’s 2026 schedule release. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what we love and hate about the 2026 schedule, most anticipated matchups, what is the most difficult stretch and more. Scott shares some of his conversation with new Colorado running back, Cam Newton. Takeaways from the start of winter workouts, why Sav’ell Smalls medically retired, the Darian Mensah and Duke drama, the College Football Playoff format and much more.

0:00 Start
2:45 Instant takeaways for the 2026 schedule
16:50 Toughest stretch on the schedule
21:51 Cam Newton
30:15 Winter workouts
37:21 Sav'ell Smalls
41:00 Darian Mensah and CFB headlines

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers improbable rise to immortality, winning the 2026 National Championship. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss Indiana’s win over Miami last night, how Curt Cignetti took Indiana to unprecedented heights with the use of the transfer portal and Colorado’s adopting a similar scouting model this offseason. Happy Tiersday, the squad ranks Big 12 head coach and quarterback combinations in a tier list format. The latest takeaways from the start of winter workouts, the Darian Mensah and Duke drama and much more.

0:00 Start
1:10 CFP
13:30 Curt Cignetti
30:03 Tiersday -Coach and QB combos in the Big 12

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses the most interesting commitment of the Coach Prime era with former Ohio State OL Jayvon McFadden signing with Colorado out of the transfer portal. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss a massive weekend for Coach Prime and Colorado after receiving seven transfer portal commitments and a late 2026 commit. An update on the transfers who have officially signed and been announced by the school. The Wall Street Journal listed Colorado as one of the top 20 most valuable college football programs. The latest national transfer portal news, College Football Playoff news and previewing tonight’s National Championship between Indiana and Miami and much more.

0:00 Start
1:54 Jayvon McFadden
8:52 Commits to Colorado
15:14 Commits to Colorado continued
31:09 Cam Newton
43:05 Colorado top 20 most valuable college football programs
44:24 CFB headlines
51:48 Pick a side

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The transfer portal window is closed, so Jake Schwanitz & Scott Proctor from the DNVR Buffs Podcast are grading how Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes really did in the 2026 cycle—position by position with quick, honest grades. On offense, the Buffs reload around Julian Lewis with impact additions like DeAndre Moore, Danny Scudero, and a QB safety net in Utah transfer Isaac Wilson for Brennan Marion’s Go-Go system. Defensively, we break down the upgrades headlined by Liona Lefau at linebacker and Boo Carter in the secondary, plus what still needs to translate on the lines. Drop your overall grade for Colorado’s transfer class in the comments.

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses how Boo Carter can be the X-factor for Coach Prime, Brennan Marion and the Go-Go Offense in 2026 for Colorado. The latest Colorado transfer portal news, including former Lafayette OL Sean Kinney committing and former Lamar CB Paul Omodia visiting Boulder today. The latest national transfer portal headlines, including Darian Mensah, Zach Owens, Carter Stoutmire and more. ESPN’s transfer portal takeaways from this year’s transfer cycle and how Coach Prime has been ahead of the game. Drafting my guys from Colorado’s transfer portal class and much more.

0:00 Start
2:00 X-Factor Boo Carter
10:56 Commits to Colorado update
17:04 Recruiting updates
20:57 Portal updates
30:42 ESPN's Transfer portal takeaways
44:10 My Guys Draft

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses the continued fall out from Jordan Seaton’s decision to transfer and the options that have emerged at left tackle for Coach Prime and Colorado from the transfer portal. Colorado has made another addition to their offensive coaching staff in former XFL and UFL coach A.J. Smith. Simeon Price has entered the transfer portal and a 2026 running back recruit is making a visit to Boulder this weekend, will Colorado add another transfer RB? Brady Kopetz is back with the team and on scholarship! The latest on the College Football Playoff format, fill in the blank and more.

0:00 Start
1:54 Jordan Seaton
10:19 Portal targets
16:38 Running back room
23:18 AJ Smith
31:35 Brady Kopetz
34:40 Portal updates
42:00 Fill in the blank
57:28 Superchats

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On today's DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses the newest piece for Colorado's offensive line: former Houston center Demetrius Hunter has committed to Colorado. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss what to expect from Hunter and how he fits in with Julian Lewis, Brennan Marion and the Go-Go Offense in Boulder. The latest transfer portal news, including Smith Snowden, Justice Haynes and Ryan Staub. Dante Moore returns to Oregon and going back to talk about some of our favorite transfers in for Colorado this offseason and more.

0:00 Start
2:19 Demetrius Hunter
15:40 Portal updates
31:00 Portal updates continued
34:31 BREAKING: Jaydan Hardy commits to Colorado
38:32 Commits to Colorado

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses what’s next for Coach Prime and Colorado after Jordan Seaton’s decision to enter the transfer portal with only days left of the portal being open. Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter share their thoughts on Seaton’s decision and also what’s next for Colorado this offseason. Potential options at left tackle for the 2026 season plus, an intriguing offer that Colorado sent out yesterday. Potential changes for the redshirt rule moving forward, Devon Dampier’s return to Utah and much more.

0:00 Start
1:15 Jordan Seaton
15:33 DeAndre Moore Jr. commits to Colorado
23:46 Portal targets
31:05 Portal targets contniued
34:23 New redshirt rule
37:00 CFB Headlines
40:34 Portal targets

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Jordan Seaton enters the transfer portal. Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter share their thoughts on the big news and which schools to look out for.

0:00 Start
1:30 Jordan Seaton

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On today’s DNVR Buffs Podcast, the squad discusses a MASSIVE recruiting weekend for Coach Prime and Colorado. Colorado has netted 11 commits since Friday including Boo Carter, Bo Hughley, Randon Fontenette and more! Ryan Koenigsberg, Jake Schwanitz and Scott Procter discuss Colorado’s recruiting momentum in the transfer portal, how the new players fit and who could be next. Recapping notable portal entries including Blake Purchase, Carter Stoutmire and Isaiah Hardge. The college football quarterback carousel continues to turn; the latest on Sam Leavitt, Dylan Railoa and more. Recapping Indiana’s dominating win over Oregon and much more.

0:00 Start
2:00 Commits to Colorado
4:45 Boo Carter
15:50 Ten new commits to Colorado
31:41 Commits to Colorado continued
40:30 Transfer portal
49:10 CFP

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