While the NCAA appears to have its reasons for keeping Colorado and Syracuse from having a joint spring experience, fans are the ones who probably miss out the most. With the decision made, Colorado is expected to hold its spring game on April 19 after the Orange hold theirs on April 12.

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has been working on creating a scrimmage with another school for a 2025 spring game. Sanders and Syracuse Orange coach Fr

The Buffaloes have employed a number of former big-league standouts to coaching positions, from Sanders himself to Hall of Famers Warren Sapp and Marshall Faulk. They've also developed NFL talents of the future, including defending Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and likely first-round pick Shedeur Sanders.