Colorado Buffaloes Depth Chart

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Big 122-0 (2026)#67 Recruiting14% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    73
    Julian LewisRS FR
    Starter
  2. 14
    58
    Kaneal SweetwyneFR
  3. 16
    58
    Isaac WilsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 29
    75
    Micah WelchJR
    Starter
  2. 20
    58
    DeKalon TaylorRS SR/TR
  3. 26
    58
    Damian Henderson IIRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
FB
  1. 86
    70
    Brady KopetzRS SR
    Starter
  2. 65
    58
    Ben GulaFR
WR-X
  1. 3
    84
    DeAndre Moore Jr.SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    58
    Quanell Farrakhan Jr.SO
WR-Z
  1. 8
    77
    Joseph WilliamsJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    77
    Kam PerryRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 18
    84
    Danny ScuderoSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    62
    Quentin GibsonSO
  3. 4
    62
    Ernest CampbellRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 89
    63
    Fisher ClementsGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 87
    58
    Charlie WilliamsRS JR/TR
  3. 88
    58
    Corbin LaisureRS FR
LT
  1. 55
    83
    Bo HughleyRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 72
    58
    Xavier PayneFR
LG
  1. 51
    80
    Chauncey GoodenRS FR
    Starter
  2. 59
    58
    Yahya AttiaRS SO
  3. 56
    52
    Phillip HoustonRS SR/TR
C
  1. 62
    70
    Sean KinneyJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 58
    70
    Demetrius HunterGR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 71
    83
    Jayvon McFaddenRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    58
    Larry Johnson IIIRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 57
    80
    Leon BellGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    58
    Andre Roye Jr.RS SR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Colorado Buffaloes plays Northwestern away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDeion Sanderssince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorBrennan Marion
Defensive CoordinatorChris Marve

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Northwestern · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Julian Lewis — starting quarterback for ColoradoHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Colorado
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #62 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 2.1

    85%

    Roster talent: 72nd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #67 national

    6%

    Returning production: 14%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    25 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: G. Lampron (MLB, 85, from Bowling Green)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach ColoradoTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Colorado?

    Colorado Buffaloes starting lineup

    Julian Lewis is the projected starting quarterback for Colorado as of September 16, 2026. Kaneal Sweetwyne is listed second.

    Colorado also projects Micah Welch at running back, DeAndre Moore Jr. at wide receiver and Fisher Clements at tight end.

    The full Colorado Buffaloes two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Julian Lewis · QBMicah Welch · RBDeAndre Moore Jr. · WR-XFisher Clements · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Colorado's starting quarterback?
    Julian Lewis is the projected starting quarterback for Colorado as of September 16, 2026. Kaneal Sweetwyne is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Colorado?
    Micah Welch is the projected starter at running back for Colorado, with DeKalon Taylor listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Colorado?
    DeAndre Moore Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Colorado, with Quanell Farrakhan Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Colorado?
    Fisher Clements is the projected starter at tight end for Colorado, with Charlie Williams listed second.
    When was the Colorado Buffaloes depth chart last updated?
    The Colorado Buffaloes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Colorado's record last season?
    Colorado Buffaloes finished 3-9 (1-8 in Big 12 play).
    When does Colorado Buffaloes play next?
    Colorado Buffaloes plays Northwestern away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Colorado roster

    Every player on the Colorado Buffaloes depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: DeAndre Moore Jr., Quanell Farrakhan Jr.

    WR: Joseph Williams, Kam Perry

    WR: Danny Scudero, Quentin Gibson, Ernest Campbell

    LT: Bo Hughley, Xavier Payne

    LG: Chauncey Gooden, Yahya Attia, Phillip Houston

    C: Sean Kinney, Demetrius Hunter

    RG: Jayvon McFadden, Larry Johnson III

    RT: Leon Bell, Andre Roye Jr.

    TE: Fisher Clements, Charlie Williams, Corbin Laisure

    QB: Julian Lewis, Kaneal Sweetwyne, Isaac Wilson

    RB: Micah Welch, DeKalon Taylor, Damian Henderson II, JaQuail Smith, Richard Young

    FB: Brady Kopetz, Ben Gula

    Defense

    DE: Toby Anene, Domata Peko Jr.

    NT: Dylan Manuel, Tyler Moore

    DT: Santana Hopper, Samu Taumanupepe, Quency Wiggins

    DE: Lamont Lester Jr., Kylan Salter

    WLB: Liona Lefau, Gage Goldberg

    MLB: Gideon Lampron, Tyler Martinez

    CB: Cree Thomas, Jason Stokes Jr.

    SS: Randon Fontenette, Jah Jah Boyd, Ben Finneseth

    FS: Naeten Mitchell, Braylon Edwards, Justin Eaglin

    CB: Boo Carter, Mojo Williams Jr.

    NB: Makari Vickers, Preston Ashley

    Special Teams

    PT: Damon Greaves, Daniel Gerlach

    PK: Elliot Arnold, Daniel Gerlach

    KO: Daniel Gerlach, Cadel Ayala

    LS: Luke Whiting, Trey Young

    H: Damon Greaves, Daniel Gerlach

    PR: DeKalon Taylor, Boo Carter

    KR: Quentin Gibson, DeKalon Taylor