Colorado spring game standout stars and surprise player predictions
Here are some of the predictions our staff at Buffaloes Wire has to share heading into Colorado's spring game.
This year's spring game is fascinating to watch because the Buffaloes will be without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter for the first time under head coach Deion Sanders. There are plenty of questions that Saturday's Black & Gold Game should hopefully answer regarding position battles and starting roles.
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Every spring seems to have a surprise performance that few saw coming. Two years ago, Coach Prime's first spring game in Boulder, with over 40,000 in attendance, and the debuts of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter highlighted the afternoon. Last spring, it was the loaded wide receiver room that gave a preview of what was to come in the fall. What will be some of the players to watch closely in this year's game?
Our staff offers some predictions for the spring game below.
Xavier: Julian Lewis shines. While I think Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter will start, that doesn't mean Lewis won't put on a show during the game. Lewis will show a glimpse into the future for the Buffaloes in the spring game with his elite arm talent, for which CU recruited him.
Keep an eye on Tulsa transfer Joseph Williams. If the clips from spring practices have proven anything, it is that Williams is going to be a great option at wide receiver. His 6-foot-2 frame and athleticism should remind Buffs fans of Will Sheppard. I think he shows off his ability at Folsom Field on Saturday and sets a precedent for his 2025 season.
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Charlie: For my standout star of Saturday's spring game, I'm going with true sophomore wide receiver Drelon Miller. I think he has a good chance to be Colorado's top offensive weapon in 2025, and Saturday will give him a chance to show off his talents to a national audience. I expect him to line up all over the formations, and that is always fun to watch in a scrimmage-type setting.
I will also be watching the quarterback and linebacker position battles unfold on the field, as they are, in my opinion, the two biggest unknowns when it comes to starters.
Colorado's spring game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. MT at Folsom Stadium. Here is how to watch the Black & Gold spring game on TV or livestream.
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