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PHOTOS: New Colorado defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis

Take a photographic look at one of Colorado’s top incoming transfers

One of Colorado football’s most intriguing incoming transfers is Jehiem Oatis, a former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle who likely isn’t getting enough attention this offseason.

Oatis spent the past three seasons in Tuscaloosa, including two under legendary head coach Nick Saban. With the Crimson Tide, Oatis played in 29 career games, recording 52 total tackles, four pass breakups, three TFLs and 1.5 sacks.

A former four-star prospect from Columbia, Mississippi, Oatis committed to Colorado on Dec. 16. He joins the Buffs with two years of college eligibility remaining.

Take a photographic look at Oatis dating back to his playing days at Columbia High School:

A photographic look at Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s final college game

Saturday’s Alamo Bowl marked the end of an era

Saturday’s disappointing performance in the Alamo Bowl shouldn’t take away from what was an otherwise special season for the Colorado football team. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders set multiple school records, two-way phenom Travis Hunter became CU’s second Heisman Trophy winner and the Buffs reached their first bowl game since 2020.

Still, it was an emotional night as Sanders and Hunter closed their college football careers at the Alamodome. Sanders played the entire game, throwing for 208 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions Hunter had 106 receiving yards and one touchdown while playing lockdown defense at cornerback.

After another dominant season, the two Colorado stars are each expected to be among the first players selected in the 2025 NFL draft.

Check out the best photos from Sanders and Hunter’s final game with the Buffs:

Through the lens: Best pictures from Travis Hunter’s special night in NYC

Check out the best photos from Travis Hunter’s special night in New York City

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter was honored with the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. The two-way phenom was one of, if not the most, talked-about players in the country this season, and his efforts earned him the highest individual honor in college football.

Hunter played at an elite level on both sides of the ball this season, garnering comparisons across sports to other two-way stars such as Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Beating out other finalists Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward and Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Hunter became the second player in Colorado football history to win the Heisman.

Check out the best photographs from Saturday’s Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City:

Looking back at the best photos from Colorado’s regular season

Check out the best pictures from Colorado’s regular season

While they fell just short of reaching the Big 12 football championship game, the Colorado Buffaloes’ second regular season under head coach Deion Sanders was an unequivocal success.

Coach Prime’s Buffs went 9-3 during the regular season and are now looking to secure win No. 10 in a bowl game later this month. The latest projections have Colorado headed to San Antonio to play in the Alamo Bowl.

Even more, cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter appears likely to win the Heisman Trophy, and Shedeur Sanders should become the first quarterback selected in next year’s NFL draft.

Check out the best photos from Colorado’s 2024 regular season:

 

A photographic look at Travis Hunter’s Heisman-worthy 2024 season

Take a photographic look back at Travis Hunter’s Heisman-worthy 2024 season

As the current favorite, two-way superstar Travis Hunter is expected to become the second Colorado football player to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy, joining 1994 winner Rashaan Salaam.

Hunter, a projected first-round NFL draft pick, dominated at both cornerback and wide receiver throughout his junior season. Others who could become finalists include Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Miami quarterback Cam Ward and possibly Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders.

In 12 games played this season, Hunter recorded 1,152 receiving yards, 15 total touchdowns, four interceptions and 15 passes defended.

The 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists will be announced on Dec. 9, five days before the winner is revealed on Dec. 14.

Take a photographic look back at Hunter’s Heisman-worthy 2024 campaign:

A photographic look at Colorado’s bowl game-clinching win over Cincinnati

Check out the best photos from Colorado’s Saturday night win at Folsom

The Colorado Buffaloes (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) handled the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-3, 3-2 Big 12) on Saturday, 34-23, securing CU’s first bowl game berth in a full season since 2016.

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders started the game with a program-record 15 straight completions. Two-way phenom Travis Hunter had another Heisman-worthy performance on both sides of the ball with 153 receiving yards and four pass breakups. Running back Isaiah Augustave chugged along for a season-high 91 rushing yards on 22 carries.

Ultimately, a clutch field goal from Alejandro Mata sealed the deal late by extending CU’s lead to two possessions.

Check out the best photos from Colorado’s Saturday night win at Folsom Field:

A photographic look at Colorado’s impressive Week 5 win at UCF

Check out the best photos from Colorado’s successful trip to Orlando

The Colorado Buffaloes put together arguably their best overall performance of the head coach Deion Sanders era on Saturday against the UCF Knights.

Two-way superstar Travis Hunter added to his Heisman resume with game-changing plays on both sides, quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw three touchdowns and Colorado’s ground game was solid once again. Defensively, the Buffs quieted UCF’s potent rushing attack while tallying five sacks, 13 TFLs, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

All in all, Colorado left Orlando with an impressive 48-21 victory, bringing the Buffs’ regular season record to 4-1 (2-0 Big 12).

Check out the best photos from Colorado’s fourth win of the year:

Best photos from Colorado’s dominant win over rival CSU

Check out the best pics from the 2024 Rocky Mountain Showdown:

Led by two-way superstar Travis Hunter, wide receiver LaJohntay Wester and another strong defensive showing, Colorado football secured its seventh straight win over rival Colorado State on Saturday evening.

The Buffs got off to a slow start offensively before quarterback Shedeur Sanders connected with Wester for two second-quarter touchdowns. In the second half, Sanders threw another pair of touchdowns to Hunter, who finished with a team-high 100 receiving yards while totaling five tackles and an interception.

Playing in front of a sold-out Canvas Stadium crowd, Colorado scored four turnovers and held CSU quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi to only 209 passing yards.

Check out the best photos from Colorado’s 28-9 victory in the 93rd Rocky Mountain Showdown:

A photographic look at Colorado’s first win of the season

Enjoy some of the best pictures from Colorado’s first win

Donning new uniforms, the Colorado Buffaloes kicked off their 2024 season on Thursday night with a 31-26 victory over the North Dakota State Bison.

While Colorado’s performance was far from perfect, especially on defense, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter reminded the nation why they’re arguably the most talented duo in college football. Wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. also put on quite the show at Folsom Field, recording a career-high 198 receiving yards on seven catches.

Before we look ahead to Colorado’s Week 2 rivalry matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, check out the best photos from Thursday night:

A photographic look at Colorado football’s 2024 schedule

Take a photographic look at Colorado’s upcoming schedule

We’re now exactly one month away from the first game of Colorado football’s second season under head coach Deion Sanders.

The Buffs will open up against Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse North Dakota State on Aug. 29 before facing the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Colorado State Rams on the road to close their 2024 nonconference slate. After that, Colorado will host the Baylor Bears in its first of nine Big 12 games.

If all goes well for Coach Prime and the Buffs, the Big 12 Championship Game is slated for Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas.

Enjoy a team-by-team photographic look at Colorado’s 2024 schedule: