Colorado Players Get Extra Year Eligibility | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Colorado’s latest court ruling just handed some 2022 recruits a golden ticket: an extra year of eligibility, potentially letting them suit up for the Buffaloes in 2026. Think of it as leveling the playing field — same shot as everyone else, as long as they stay clean under NCAA amateurism rules. Names like Alejandro Mata — the “Matamatic” kicker who followed Coach Prime from Jackson State — could return, despite his brief Indoor Football League detour (still murky territory). Buck Buchanan, a powerhouse kickoff specialist with no pro ambitions, might slide back in to fill the void left by the departed specialist. And edge rusher Keaten Wade? His Chiefs minicamp invite might be a bump in the road, but his Big 12 experience and redemption arc could make him a key pass-rush asset. But don’t get your hopes up for 2022 junior college stars — guys like Preston Hodge (now with the Jaguars) are locked out. This one’s a win for select players, not all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd3aaf211588119c