Colorado court ruling could allow former Buffs players to return

A Colorado judge issued a ruling that grants former Colorado Buffaloes football players the potential to play a fifth season. Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado ruled on July 31, allowing college athletes who graduated high school in 2022 the opportunity to regain eligibility. Edge rusher Keaten Wade, kicker Alejandro Mata, and kickoff specialist Buck Buchanan can now join the team for the 2026 season. However, adding any of these players may not significantly alter Colorado's current roster, which has only one available spot. The impact of the ruling might be minimal as most soccer rosters are already established for the approaching season, while basketball and spring sports could experience more changes.

• 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado court ruling could give former Buffs another football season