Colorado linebackers Gideon Lampron and Liona Lefau make Butkus Award watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Colorado linebackers Gideon Lampron and Liona Lefau have been named to the 2026 Butkus Award preseason watch list. The linebackers are part of a revamped defense under new coordinator Chris Marve. Lampron, transferring from Bowling Green, recorded 119 tackles last season, while Lefau comes from Texas, where he made 69 tackles in 2025. Colorado has a history with the Butkus Award, with three previous winners from the program. The Buffaloes' season opener is on September 3 against Georgia Tech.
- •Lampron and Lefau are among 51 players on the watch list.
- •Both linebackers joined Colorado via the transfer portal.
- •Lampron had 119 tackles and 17.5 tackles for loss in 2025.
- •Lefau totaled 69 tackles and returned a fumble for a touchdown last season.
- •Colorado plays Georgia Tech on September 3.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Two Colorado linebackers named to 2026 Butkus Award watch list
"Two Colorado transfer linebackers landed on the 2026 Butkus Award watch list, giving the rebuilt defense early recognition.
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