As 2026 approaches, Kevin Borba highlights four Colorado Buffaloes poised for breakout seasons—three on offense, one on defense—each with the talent to become difference-makers if they reach their potential. With a revamped roster and questions swirling about who will step up, competition is fierce as the Buffs aim to turn flashes of promise into consistent production. Kevin Borba spotlights offensive line anchor Larry Johnson, versatile transfer Boo Carter, physical running back Richard Young, and quarterback Julian Lewis as key leap candidates, each facing pressure to secure starting roles and fulfill the considerable expectations in Boulder.

Recruiting takes center stage as well, with the Buffs battling blueblood programs for prized prospects like Isaiah Alvarez while also feeling the sting from losing top local talent such as Jackson Roper to national powers.

In NFL news, Kevin Borba unpacks the drama surrounding Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback race, where Deshaun Watson’s uncertain status opens the door for Sanders. Off-field headlines flare as Shiloh Sanders defends his brother amid local media scrutiny, underscoring the intense spotlight on the Sanders family. Can Colorado’s leap candidates seize their moment and change the program's trajectory? Will the Buffs’ recruiting momentum translate to on-field results, or will key misses and in-state losses haunt them? And can Shador Sanders overcome the noise to earn his NFL shot?

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