Colorado's Ezra Christensen denied eligibility for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Colorado defensive tackle Ezra Christensen was denied a preliminary injunction for eligibility in the 2026 season by a Boulder county court. The ruling prevents him from participating, leaving the Buffaloes without a key player expected to start on the defensive line. Christensen's attorney plans to consider filing an emergency motion for reconsideration, although no outcome is guaranteed. Colorado will open its season against Georgia Tech on September 3.
- •Ezra Christensen was denied eligibility for the 2026 season.
- •The court found his case did not meet all required factors.
- •Christensen's attorney is exploring an emergency motion for reconsideration.
- •Colorado faces a significant gap in its defensive line.
- •The Buffaloes begin their season on September 3 against Georgia Tech.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado DT Ezra Christensen denied eligibility for the 2026 season
"Colorado DT Ezra Christensen was denied a preliminary injunction for 2026 eligibility, leaving the Buffs without their top option at defensive tackle.
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