BIG? Colorado landing an ELITE transfer soon is possible

The Colorado Buffaloes are on the brink of a crucial boost in the trenches, with JUCO standout Malachi Brown listing CU among his finalists. At 6’5”, 315 pounds, Brown brings the size, production, and leadership desperately needed by Kevin Borba’s “thin” defensive front. With Power 4 run defense woes lingering and last year’s locker-room culture in question, Coach Prime’s ability to land and maximize Brown (and similar transfers) could define his Boulder legacy. Kevin Borba tackles the harsh reality of Colorado’s defensive line: a unit gashed for over 222 rushing yards per game, dead last among Power 4s, and plagued by poor physicality and depth. Injury concerns (notably Ezra Christensen’s eligibility limbo) and limited pass rush have kept the Buffs reeling, while the ongoing search for portal or JUCO reinforcements remains top of mind. Can Coach Prime’s new staff and roster finally prioritize the “inside-out” team-building philosophy needed to win in the Big 12, or will trench struggles undermine the program’s trajectory again?  This episode dissects why acquiring proven linemen like Brown is non-negotiable for Colorado’s success. Kevin Borba outlines how true locker room culture, improved run-stopping, and consistent physicality must make the defense a strength—not a liability. As the Deion Sanders era teeters between a breakthrough and regression, all eyes are on whether the Buffs’ recruiting and development in the trenches will finally deliver the foundation for conference titles and playoff dreams.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball  Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.