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Leo Rivera IV

Football Beat Writer & Editor

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Football

Buffs desperately chasing win against Kansas State

What Coach Prime and the Buffs had to say about the need for a win on Saturday.

Oct 27, 2026

Football

Game Day

Buffs outgunned by Cowboys, 57-24

Colorado's defense gives up 57 to OSU, and the Buffs' offense stalls.

Oct 25, 2026

Numbers back Buffs' optimism for offensive improvement

Football

Analysis

Numbers back Buffs' optimism for offensive improvement

Buffs are optimistic; they can make an offensive turnaround, the numbers back them.

Oct 23, 2026

How the Buffs are preparing for OSU’s Drew Mestemaker

Football

Analysis

How the Buffs are preparing for OSU’s Drew Mestemaker

During Tuesday's media availability, multiple Buffs addressed how they plan to stop OSU QB Drew Mestemaker.

Oct 20, 2026

Buffs drop heartbreaker 27-24 against No. 11 Utah

Football

Game Day

Buffs drop heartbreaker 27-24 against No. 11 Utah

While some consistent problems plagued the Buffs, they were close to putting together their most complete performance as a team against No. 11 Utah.

Oct 18, 2026

Football

Brennan Marion gives offensive update ahead of No. 11 Utah

What offensive coordinator Brennan Marion had to say before No. 11 Utah.

Oct 15, 2026

Football

Coach Prime confirms Isaac Wilson will start at QB

Isaac Wilson will get a second chance as the starter against No. 11 Utah.

Oct 13, 2026

Analyzing who Colorado should start at QB against No. 11 Utah

Football

Analysis

Analyzing who Colorado should start at QB against No. 11 Utah

Who should Colorado play at quarterback?

Oct 13, 2026

Santana Hopper and Joseph Williams showing fight for CU

Football

Features

Santana Hopper and Joseph Williams showing fight for CU

Even while 2-3, there have been stars on the Buffs' roster.

Oct 9, 2026

Leo’s List: excluding QB, three areas Colorado needs to improve during bye week

Football

Opinion

Leo’s List: excluding QB, three areas Colorado needs to improve during bye week

With no opponent this week, here's where Colorado can improve on offense to help its quarterback.

Oct 7, 2026

Analysis: Mistakes lead to Buffs loss against No. 12 Texas Tech

Football

Game Day

Analysis: Mistakes lead to Buffs loss against No. 12 Texas Tech

Buffs lose 29-7 against the Red Raiders.

Oct 4, 2026

Buffs offense falls flat in Homecoming loss to No. 12 Texas Tech

Football

Game Day

Buffs offense falls flat in Homecoming loss to No. 12 Texas Tech

Buffs fall 29-7 to the Red Raiders.

Oct 4, 2026

Football

Colorado players remain confident ahead of No. 12 Texas Tech

What Buffs are saying ahead of the matchup with the Red Raiders.

Oct 2, 2026

Football

Buffs Williams and Martinez excel during Hispanic Heritage Month

Williams and Martinez put on for Hispanic Buffs.

Oct 1, 2026

Football

Coach Prime’s quarterback update ahead of Texas Tech

What Coach Prime said about the QBs on Tuesday.

Sep 29, 2026

Goldberg with opportunity after Martinez injury for Buffs

Football

Analysis

Goldberg with opportunity after Martinez injury for Buffs

How a special teams piece can become a key part of Colorado's defense.

Sep 28, 2026

Buffs drop conference opener to Baylor 23-13, Lewis benched

Football

Game Day

Buffs drop conference opener to Baylor 23-13, Lewis benched

Buffs fall to Baylor, 23-13.

Sep 27, 2026

Leo's list: Two key battles to watch for Colorado and Baylor

Football

Opinion

Leo's list: Two key battles to watch for Colorado and Baylor

Where do Baylor and Colorado stand in their position battles on Saturday?

Sep 26, 2026

Football

Buff leaders align with Coach Prime after player dismissals

How Coach Prime's players react to roster changes.

Sep 24, 2026

Football

Coach Prime announces dismissals of Colorado players

Breaking news: Coach Prime announces dismissal of players.

Sep 22, 2026

Preview: Colorado takes on road foe Northwestern

Football

Game Day

Preview: Colorado takes on road foe Northwestern

How the Buffaloes and Wildcats stack up.

Sep 19, 2026

Football

Toby Anene’s relationship with Coach Prime pushing him on field

Inside Coach Prime and Toby Anene's relationship.

Sep 16, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Coach Prime's Buffs prep for Week 3 matchup at Northwestern (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Buffs football. CU will head to Northwestern on Saturday (5:30 p.m. MT, Fox).

Sep 16, 2026

Leo’s List: Three things CU needs to improve before Northwestern

Football

Opinion

Leo’s List: Three things CU needs to improve before Northwestern

Colorado has to get better this week for Northwestern.

Sep 14, 2026

Football

Analysis

Analysis: Colorado Buffs rout Weber State, but head coach Deion Sanders not satisfied (with Brian Howell)

Colorado football beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about the Buffaloes' 52-21 victory against Weber State on Saturday at Folsom Field.

Sep 13, 2026

Lewis’ record day pushes Colorado past Weber State

Football

Game Day

Lewis’ record day pushes Colorado past Weber State

Colorado beats Weber State, 52-21.

Sep 12, 2026

Preview: Buffs ignited for home opener against Weber State

Football

Game Day

Preview: Buffs ignited for home opener against Weber State

How the Weber State Wildcats stack up against the Colorado Buffaloes.

Sep 11, 2026

Football

Edge Lamont Lester Jr. capturing opportunity at Colorado

What Lamont Lester Jr. said after his three-sack debut.

Sep 9, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Buffs begin prep for Week 2 vs. Weber State (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders' press conference on Tuesday, as the Buffs prep for Weber State.

Sep 9, 2026

Chauncey Gooden primed to be Colorado’s next two-way star

Football

Analysis

Chauncey Gooden primed to be Colorado’s next two-way star

Don't miss No. 51 in the trenches for Coach Prime's Colorado Buffaloes.

Sep 7, 2026

Football

Buffs outlast Yellow Jackets in physical Week 1 showdown

Colorado escaped Atlanta with an exciting one-point over Georgia Tech

Sep 5, 2026

Football

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Colorado Buffs STUN Georgia Tech in final minute of season opener (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado's 14-13 victory at Georgia Tech.

Sep 4, 2026

Buffs take on Yellow Jackets in Atlanta: Game preview

Football

Analysis

Buffs take on Yellow Jackets in Atlanta: Game preview

Colorado Buffaloes take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a rematch for Week 1 of 2026.

Sep 3, 2026

Leo’s list: Five things Colorado can do to beat Georgia Tech

Football

Opinion

Leo’s list: Five things Colorado can do to beat Georgia Tech

BuffStampede's Leo Rivera IV shares five things Colorado can do to win on the road against Georgia Tech.

Sep 3, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Coach Prime, Buffs ready for Georgia Tech (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders' press conference on Monday.

Aug 31, 2026

Football

Coach Prime loves his team’s mindset against Georgia Tech

Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders' final words before Georgia Tech.

Aug 31, 2026

Football

Johnnie Mack still letting RB’s work for starting jobs against Georgia Tech

During Friday’s episode of The Morning Run Live, Colorado running backs coach Johnnie Mack shared thoughts on his RB unit, which is officially in game week.

Aug 29, 2026

How the Go-Go offense has prepared Colorado's LB's for Georgia Tech

Football

Analysis

How the Go-Go offense has prepared Colorado's LB's for Georgia Tech

Colorado's trio of linebackers will lead the run defense against Georgia Tech.

Aug 28, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Buffs' coordinators gearing up for season opener at Georgia Tech (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football after talking to coordinators Brennan Marion and Chris Marve.

Aug 27, 2026

Football

How Joseph Williams' trust in Rashad Davis kept him in Boulder

Joseph Williams' connection with one coach kept him in Boulder.

Aug 25, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Coach Prime kicks off Buffs’ 4th week of practices (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football after head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and others addressed the media on Monday.

Aug 24, 2026

Colorado’s Dylan Manuel eager to play against Georgia Tech

Football

Features

Colorado’s Dylan Manuel eager to play against Georgia Tech

Dylan Manuel is set for a homecoming in Georgia Week 1.

Aug 24, 2026

Meet Colorado’s 'get-off king:' Tyler Moore

Football

Features

Meet Colorado’s 'get-off king:' Tyler Moore

At CU's Fall Sports Media Day, Tyler Moore was praised for his speed off the football.

Aug 24, 2026

Football

1-on-1 with Colorado LB Liona Lefau on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day

BuffStampede.com's Leopoldo Rivera IV asks Colorado linebacker Liona Lefau some questions on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day.

Aug 22, 2026

Football

1-on-1 with Colorado LB Tyler Martinez on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day

BuffStampede.com's Leopoldo Rivera IV asks Colorado linebacker Tyler Martinez some questions on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day.

Aug 22, 2026

Football

Features

Getting to know Colorado football’s best position group

BuffStampede.com writers Leo Rivera and Oliver Hayes talked to Colorado's linebackers at fall sports media day.

Aug 22, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Buffs secondary loaded with talent, versatility (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football, and the secondary in particular.

Aug 21, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado Buffs football analysis: Running backs have depth, versatility (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football, including the depth and versatility in the running back room.

Aug 20, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Buffs search for more success in 2026 on defensive line, edge (with Brian Howell)

Colorado beat writer Brian Howell, from BuffBlitz.com on the On3 network, is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede to talk about Colorado football, including the defensive line and edge groups.

Aug 19, 2026

Colorado defensive coaches give update on trenches

Football

Features

Colorado defensive coaches give update on trenches

George Helow and Dante Carter give update on their units during fall camp.

Aug 18, 2026