OH: Insider says Colorado CAN be next Indiana to make a run in CFP With Deion Sanders

After Indiana’s fairytale undefeated season, Kevin Borba and Philip Dukes debate whether Colorado can replicate that non-blue blood magic in Boulder. The duo takes a microscope to Coach Prime’s evolving roster-building philosophy, focusing on high-character, hungry players harvested from the transfer portal and FCS ranks. Discussion centers on the importance of identity and chemistry—Colorado’s need to forge leadership and continuity while blending productive G5 standouts with blue-chip talents. Philip Dukes breaks down “assembly-line” changes in Colorado’s evaluation process, Coach Prime’s hands-on approach to film, and the decisive impact of quality control in recruiting for cultural fit. The Big 12’s trenches come into view as Kevin Borba and Philip Dukes outline Colorado's path to December football: can the Buffs get mean enough up front to become real contenders? The episode also dives into Colorado’s safety overhaul as Jay Smith joins to scout Oklahoma transfer Jaden Hardy. Despite modest stats, Hardy’s pedigree, experience in critical SEC playoff moments, and ball skills position him as a high-upside candidate for starting reps in Colorado’s retooled secondary. Will a more cohesive process—and Coach Prime’s relentless drive—help Colorado reach those playoff dreams and spark a new blueprint for college football underdogs? 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://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.