College football program loses 34 players to transfer portal

The Colorado Buffaloes football program faced a challenging 2025 season, finishing with a 3–9 record after a promising 9–4 campaign in 2024 under head coach Deion Sanders. The team struggled significantly, especially in conference play, winning only one game and ending the season with five consecutive losses, including heavy defeats to Utah and Arizona. The situation worsened as Kam Mikell, a former four-star recruit, became the 34th player to enter the transfer portal after the season. Mikell, initially anticipated to be a versatile offensive asset, saw limited production with 75 rushing yards and two receptions in 10 games. His departure is part of a larger trend, with over 30 scholarship players leaving the program, including key contributors like receiver Omarion Miller and tackler Tawfiq Byard. Despite these losses, Sanders continues to utilize the transfer portal to rebuild, bringing in 22 new players, including notable transfers Liona Lefau, Jayven Richardson, and