Spring football is often viewed as a sneak peek into a team’s upcoming season, a chance for fans to gauge where their favorite team stands before the real action begins. But the truth is, spring games have become less of a reliable indicator and more of an illusion, especially in an era where roster movement continues well beyond the spring practice sessions. With the transfer portal window closing after the spring games, teams still have plenty of reshuffling to do before the first kickoff of the fall. So, who really cares about what you saw in April?
Take the Colorado Buffaloes, for example. Head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has become a pioneer in utilizing the transfer portal, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon. After a senior-heavy squad last year, Coach Prime is reloading both the offense and defense, continuously tweaking his roster to build a championship contender. While star quarterback Shedeur Sanders rightfully steals the headlines, the Buffaloes are also making key replacements across the field, including the loss of standout defensive back Shiloh Sanders. The team is constantly evolving, and with the transfer portal still open, expect the roster to look significantly different by the time the season kicks off.
Top prospect one of the exciting new additions to the Buffaloes’ defense. King, a top-300 recruit out of Kansas State, may not have played much last season, but his potential is undeniable. Standing at 6’3″ and weighing in at 200 pounds, King possesses the kind of speed and versatility that will make him an immediate asset in Colorado’s secondary. While it’s not set in stone, expect him to make his mark at safety for the Buffaloes before all is said and done. His arrival could help solidify a secondary that is crucial for the Buffs’ defensive plans in the upcoming season.
In the world of modern college football, where roster dynamics change constantly, spring games just don’t carry the same weight they once did. Teams like Colorado show that the real roster battles are happening behind the scenes, long after the spring games end. So, while you may have cheered on your team in April, don’t expect to truly know what your squad will look like until the fall, when all the final roster moves have been made.