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Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder Dies at 23
2 Mar
Summary
- Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has tragically passed away at age 23.
- Coach Deion Sanders confirmed the news, expressing deep sadness and love.
- Ponder played two games for Bethune-Cookman before transferring to Colorado.
Tragic news has emerged from the Colorado Buffaloes football program with the confirmation of quarterback Dominiq Ponder's death. Ponder passed away on Saturday night at the age of 23. The cause of his death has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders shared the devastating news on Sunday via social media. Sanders expressed his profound sadness, calling Ponder "one of my favorites" and a "Born Leader." He extended condolences to Ponder's family and friends, asking for prayers for those affected by the loss.
Ponder, a native of Opa Locka, Florida, played two games for Bethune-Cookman in 2023, taking a redshirt year. He transferred to Colorado in 2024. He made his collegiate debut for the Buffaloes during their 2025 loss to Arizona and later appeared on the kickoff team against West Virginia.
