Two Buffaloes Chase Butkus Award | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Two Colorado linebackers, Gideon Lampron and Liona Lefau, just earned preseason Butkus Award watch list honors — a major milestone for the program and a sign of their elite talent. Lampron, a transfer from Bowling Green who led the nation in tackles, brings championship grit and leadership, while Lefau, a three-year starter from Texas, adds proven consistency and playmaking flair. Together, they’re poised to dominate the Buffaloes’ defense this season, making Colorado one of only eight schools with two players on the 51-person list. With a rich Butkus legacy and a historic first duo since 2019, fans will be watching closely as they battle for national recognition — starting with their opener against Georgia Tech on September 3rd. 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/c6600bd8686f148e