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Leo Rivera IV

Football Beat Writer & Editor

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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

Defensive end Toby Anene poised for breakout at CU

Football

Features

Defensive end Toby Anene poised for breakout at CU

No longer a Bison, Toby Anene has embraced life as a Buffalo and is ready to lead the edge room.

Aug 18, 2026

DeAndre Moore Jr. finding his footing in Colorado's offense

Football

Features

DeAndre Moore Jr. finding his footing in Colorado's offense

After being injured this spring, a healthy DeAndre Moore Jr. is helping the Buffs in fall camp.

Aug 17, 2026

Football

Features

Colorado's Randon Fontenette motivated by more than football

Under the helmet, Colorado safety Randon Fontenette has grown as a man since joining the Buffs.

Aug 16, 2026

Football

1-on-1 with Colorado DB Randon Fontenette on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day

BuffStampede.com's Leopoldo Rivera IV asks Colorado defensive back Randon Fontenette some questions on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day.

Aug 15, 2026

Football

1-on-1 with Colorado WR DeAndre Moore Jr. on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day

BuffStampede.com's Leopoldo Rivera IV asks Colorado wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. some questions on CU's 2026 Fall Sports Media Day.

Aug 15, 2026

How Coach Prime will measure success for the Buffs in 2026

Football

Features

How Coach Prime will measure success for the Buffs in 2026

What did Coach Prime have to say during Colorado's 73rd annual fall sports media day?

Aug 15, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado Buffaloes football media day recap (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 media day.

Aug 14, 2026

Football

Colorado football analysis: What it’s like as media member under Coach Prime (With Brian Howell)

What it’s like to cover Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes in 2026.

Aug 13, 2026

Faith-driven Buffs driving Colorado’s leadership this season

Football

Features

Faith-driven Buffs driving Colorado’s leadership this season

Faith and football are combining in Coach Prime's locker room.

Aug 13, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis: Buffs open practice, TE Zach Atkins shines (with Brian Howell)

Brian Howell of BuffBlitz.com from the On3 Network is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede.com to talk about Colorado Buffs football after Day 8 of preseason camp

Aug 11, 2026

Zach Atkins leading the charge in an improving tight end room

Football

Features

Zach Atkins leading the charge in an improving tight end room

Zach Atkins' play has caught the attention of coach Josh Niblett.

Aug 11, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis - Battles across the Buffs’ O-Line (with Brian Howell)

Brian Howell of BuffBlitz.com from the On3 Network is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede.com to talk about Colorado Buffs football after Day 7 of preseason camp. Brian and Leo discuss the offensive line after hearing from several coaches and players.

Aug 11, 2026

Football

Chauncey Gooden crowned Colorado’s most violent OL

OL Chauncey Gooden's stock is on the rise.

Aug 10, 2026

Naeten Mitchell’s path to Boulder and mission at Colorado

Football

Features

Naeten Mitchell’s path to Boulder and mission at Colorado

Naeten Mitchell won't be overlooked any longer as one of Colorado's new stars.

Aug 8, 2026

Cree Thomas up next as Colorado's shutdown corner

Football

Features

Cree Thomas up next as Colorado's shutdown corner

Cree Thomas has been making noise early in fall camp, but is the hype real?

Aug 7, 2026

Coach Prime has no size concerns in fall camp

Football

Features

Coach Prime has no size concerns in fall camp

Coach Prime addresses questions early in fall camp

Aug 6, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado Buffs football camp analysis - Head coach Deion Sanders addresses media (with Brian Howell)

Brian Howell of BuffBlitz.com from the On3 Network is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede.com to talk about Colorado Buffs football after Day 4 of preseason camp

Aug 6, 2026

CU’s center battle the most crucial for Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense

Football

Features

CU’s center battle the most crucial for Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense

An important battle for CU's offense is rising throughout fall camp.

Aug 5, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis - Brennan Marion’s Go-Go offense rolling in camp (with Brian Howell)

Brian Howell of BuffBlitz.com from the On3 Network is joined by Leo Rivera of BuffStampede.com to talk about Colorado Buffs football after Day 3 of preseason camp.

Aug 5, 2026

Football

Analysis

Colorado football analysis - defense takes the podium (with Brian Howell)

BuffStampede.com reporter Leopoldo Rivera IV and BuffBlitz.com reporter Brian Howell share their thoughts after Colorado's defensive coordinator Chris Marve, linebacker Gideon Lampron and defensive back Cree Thomas took the podium for fall camp.

Aug 4, 2026

Colorado defense laying foundation and finding identity in camp

Football

Features

Colorado defense laying foundation and finding identity in camp

Two days into fall camp, Chris Marve's defense is preparing to compete.

Aug 4, 2026