BREAKING: Colorado loses TOP transfer portal addition because of NCAA Ruling

Colorado’s offseason takes a major blow as elite defensive line transfer Ezra Christensen is ruled ineligible—sparking outrage over the NCAA’s inconsistent waiver process. Kevin Borba breaks down how this ruling not only leaves Colorado suddenly thin up front, but exposes deeper inequalities in NCAA policy and keeps pivotal transfer QBs like Diego Pavia waiting. Should JUCO years really count? And will the Buffs get a waiver edge or remain on the losing side of NCAA bureaucracy? Looking ahead, Borba reveals the newly released 2024 Colorado schedule and gives his way-too-early record prediction. From potentially winnable nonconference road trips to a brutal midseason stretch versus Texas Tech, Utah, and Oklahoma State, can Coach Prime’s squad weather the gauntlet and contend for the Big 12? Upset picks, schedule traps, and key games are all dissected with classic Locked On optimism—could 9-3 actually be in reach? The transfer portal carousel keeps spinning, and after a flurry of exits, [Kevin Borba](/speakers/A) spotlights the three biggest talent losses, including breakout pass rushers London Merritt and Alex McPherson. Which departures will sting most, and is there enough firepower in the running back room to step up? Hear what it means for Colorado’s depth and future as the roster reshapes and rivals reload. Locked On Buffs delivers the unfiltered pulse of Colorado football during a pivotal turning point—will the NCAA’s wavering rulings or the new-look Big 12 be the harder test for Coach Prime? Join [Kevin Borba](/speakers/A) for a rapid-fire look at the NCAA's latest chaos, the rough road ahead, and the names Colorado fans will be talking about all offseason. OMG: Colorado Loses Star Transfer to NCAA Eligibility Drama, Buffs 2024 Outlook & Portal Fallout | Locked On Buffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.