OH: These FIVE players are shining for Deion Sanders and Colorado

Colorado football is turning heads as Coach Prime and the Buffaloes gear up to silence skeptics ahead of the 2026 season. With unfriendly preseason projections and critics doubting their Big 12 readiness, a wave of returning talent—including Chauncey Gooden, Quentin Gibson, Makari Vickers, and Boo Carter—are making major leaps, fueled by a stronger culture and renewed focus. Kevin Borba details how an overhauled linebacker corps, featuring standouts like Gideon Lampron and Leon LaFau, could be the key to transforming Colorado’s defense from last year’s liability into this season’s biggest strength. The show dives deep on the team’s improved mentality, off-field growth, and why additions like play-caller Brendan Marion could help unlock the roster’s full potential. With Coach Prime more “bought in” than ever and the Buffs thriving on being underrated, Kevin Borba lays out why this team is poised to exceed lowly expectations, chase bowl eligibility, and spark a new era of Buffaloes football. Is Colorado really destined to finish near the Big 12 basement, or will they turn the national narrative upside down?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. .   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. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 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.