Former Colorado running back re-enters transfer portal, opening up a possible return
Former Colorado running back re-enters transfer portal, opening up a possible return
Former Colorado football running back Isaiah Augustave announced Wednesday that he has reopened his recruitment.
Augustave entered the transfer portal on April 14, committing to the Virginia Cavaliers less than a week later. After leading the Buffs with 384 rushing yards last season, it was surprising to see Augustave end up in the portal. Now, the former three-star recruit is back to square one.
Could Augustave return to Boulder? It certainly is possible, but it has not been common under head coach Deion Sanders. Colorado desperately needs running back help, and Augustave is the highest-ranked available player, according to 247Sports.
A return to Colorado would make Augustave the second CU player to return to the program after entering the portal. Linebacker Jeremish Brown spent a week in the portal in December before returning to Colorado.
When Augustave committed to Virginia, Sanders called out the Cavaliers for taking one of his players.
"Virginia, you've got to stop," Sanders said after a spring practice session. "I let you have one [Augustave] and didn't say nothing about it."
Speculation was rampant that Augustave received a substantial amount of NIL money to depart Colorado for Virginia. In the current state of college football, Augustave's deal breaking down could have led to him decommitting.
Sanders and Colorado also lost running back Brandon Hood to UMass this offseason. The only addition to the room is Incarnate Word standout DeKalon Taylor, who joins returners Charlie Offerdahl, Dallan Hayden, and Micah Welch.
Any help the Buffs can get at running back is crucial, as the coaching staff strives to improve an area that struggled significantly in 2024.
Colorado currently has 28 transfer portal commits, a class that ranks No. 19 nationally and No. 2 in the Big 12 Conference, according to 247Sports.
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