Projecting Colorado football’s individual stat leaders for the 2024 season

Apr 27, 2024; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller (4) prepares to catch the ball during a spring game event at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Statistics don’t tell the full story, but the Colorado Buffaloes should have several players put up massive numbers this upcoming season. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders has the tools to lead the Big 12 in passing, incoming transfer BJ Green II is a big-play machine on the defensive line, and two-way phenom Travis Hunter remains one of college football’s top talents at both cornerback and wide receiver.

Last season, Sanders threw for 3,230 yards, Dylan Edwards led the Buffs in rushing yards (321), Xavier Weaver in receiving yards (908), and returning linebacker LaVonta Bentley tallied a team-high 69 total tackles.

Here are our projections for Colorado’s individual stat leaders for the 2024 season (top five in each category unless otherwise noted):

Passing yards

Sep 23, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) looks to throw during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Rushing yards

Oct 14, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5) runs the ball during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Receiving yards

Sep 23, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (31) knocks a pass away from Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) in the endzone during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Rushing touchdowns

Nov 18, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dallan Hayden (5) attempts to run through the Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive line…

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Author : Buffaloes Wire

Publish date : 2024-08-19 22:18:50

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