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Brian Howell

Brian Howell has worked for Prairie Mountain Publishing since 2004 and has covered the Colorado Buffaloes since 2010.

Colorado senior Anaelle Dutat works during practice women's basketball practice Wednesday at the CU Events Center. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Women’s basketball: CU Buffs transfer Anaelle Dutat driven on and off court

July 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Anaelle Dutat, a newcomer to the Colorado women’s basketball team, hasn’t had much time for anything beyond school and hoops. It’s well worth it for the opportunity she has with...

Colorado defensive end Arden Walker (53) reacts after sacking Oklahoma State quarterback Maealiuaki Smith (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

CU position preview: Despite key losses, Buffs loaded with talent on defensive front

July 19, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

The dramatic improvement of the Buffaloes’ defensive front in 2024 was important to their success, and that group might be even better this year.

Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter participates in a photo shoot during Big 12 football media day on July 9. (CU Athletics/courtesy photo)

After starring at Liberty, Kaidon Salter excited for opportunity to compete with CU Buffs

July 17, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

Instead of the easy route, Kaidon Salter chose Colorado, to play for head coach Deion Sanders and to have the opportunity to compete with a blue chip freshman, Julian “JuJu”...

Colorado’s Tabitha Betson, right, looks to pass over Southeastern Louisiana’s Tyreona Sibley, left, during a WBIT postseason first round game March 20 in Boulder. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Women’s basketball: Tabitha Betson leaves CU Buffs, returns home to Australia

July 16, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.

This spring, Tabitha Betson was looking forward to next season and the growth she could make with the Colorado women’s basketball team. As time went on, however, home pulled at...

Dallan Hayden uses a block during the Colorado and North Dakota State University football game on Aug. 29, 2024 In Boulder.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

CU position preview: Buffs hope running backs can spark ground attack

July 16, 2025 at 6:41 p.m.

Work has been done this offseason to improve a run game that has been the worst in college football the last two years.

Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis speaks to reporters during Big 12 media days July 9 in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Freshman JuJu Lewis carrying confidence in battle for CU Buffs’ starting QB job

July 15, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Colorado’s Julian “JuJu” Lewis isn’t the typical true freshman, and there’s no question that head coach Deion Sanders is a firm believer that Lewis’ future is bright.

Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) sets up to block against Central Florida defensive end Jamaal Johnson (99) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

CU Buffs’ Jordan Seaton ‘locked in’ for sophomore season

July 14, 2025 at 3:49 p.m.

There are a lot of expectations on Colorado's Jordan Seaton heading into his sophomore year, but he’s not resting on that praise. If anything, it’s made him work harder this...

Linebacker Rodney Colton Jr. from Newnan (Ga.) High School during a visit to the University of Colorado campus on June 20, 2025 in Boulder, Colo. (Rodney Colton Jr. social media)

Football recruiting: Four-star linebacker commits to CU Buffs

July 14, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

Colorado has made it a priority to find young linebackers for the future, and on Saturday the Buffaloes landed a big one.

BOULDER,CO: April 5:Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders during Spring football practice on April 5, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)

Recruiting: 3-star offensive lineman commits to CU Buffs

July 8, 2025 at 9:11 a.m.

Xavier Payne, a 6-foot-7, 320-pound offensive lineman from Miami, verbally committed to CU and head coach Deion Sanders.

Colorado Buffaloes’ freshman tackle Jordan Seaton speaks during a spring football media day at the Champions Center at the University of Colorado Boulder on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

CU Buffs Jordan Seaton, DJ McKinney named preseason All-Big 12

July 8, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.

On Monday, Colorado’s Jordan Seaton and DJ McKinney were named to the preseason All-Big 12 football team, which was voted on my members of the media that cover the conference.

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