BREAKING: Colorado announces coaching change one day before fall camp

Colorado Buffaloes shake up the coaching staff as fall camp kicks off, with Rashad Davis moving up to lead wide receivers after Jason Phillips departs for family reasons. Davis, a Coach Prime disciple since 2022 and a proven recruiter, takes center stage at a critical juncture for a receiver room that struggled with development and effort last season. AJ Smith is officially added as an offensive analyst, infusing the staff with fresh energy and pro-level experience just in time for a pivotal preseason. The conversation focused on the evolving roster situation, as Colorado sits at 104 players—one under the scholarship cap—while awaiting a key eligibility decision for versatile defensive lineman Ezra Christensen. NCAA transfer rules and a legal injunction have complicated potential returns for 2022 class players like Keaton Wade, forcing tough choices about depth and immediate impact. The discussion explored Christensen’s importance for the defense, weighing his potential contributions against those of Wade, and highlighted the pressure on staff to strategically utilize the final open roster spot. A key theme that emerged was the uncertain status of star receiver Danny Scudero, whose sudden injury has left him on crutches just as fall camp begins. This development opens the door for emerging names like DeAndre Moore, Joseph Williams, and Cam Perry to seize vital reps and build chemistry with quarterbacks in Colorado’s dynamic, positionless Go-Go offense. Several points were raised, including concerns about timing for late additions, the challenge of integrating new faces after spring ball, and the heightened expectation for internal accountability with Davis at the helm. Will Colorado’s coaching gambles and roster management pay off as the Buffs chase a breakthrough campaign? Fall camp storylines are heating up, and the Buffaloes’ margin for error has never been slimmer. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.   The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout. 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   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  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.