The Colorado Buffaloes have made a splash in the transfer portal once again, securing a commitment from one of the most electric dual-threat quarterbacks in the country. Kaidon Salter, who dazzled at Liberty for the past two seasons, is taking his talents to Boulder for the 2025 campaign. The former Conference USA MVP will have a chance to compete for the starting job as Colorado looks to sustain its success in the post-Shedeur Sanders era.
Electrifying Playmaker Joins Loaded QB Room
In Salter, the Buffaloes are getting a proven commodity who has consistently produced jaw-dropping numbers. Over his two years leading Liberty’s high-powered attack, the Texas native amassed a staggering 6,438 total yards and 66 touchdowns. His ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs makes him a perfect fit for Coach Prime’s dynamic offense.
However, the starting job won’t be handed to Salter on a silver platter. He’ll have to fend off Julian Lewis, the No. 2 overall recruit in the class of 2025. The five-star freshman has the tools to be a superstar in his own right and will certainly push Salter during what promises to be an enthralling quarterback competition.
Salter Shined on Big Stage
Salter’s signature moment at Liberty came in 2023, when he spearheaded the program’s first-ever undefeated regular season. Demonstrating his big-game moxie, the dual-threat star tossed a school-record 32 touchdown passes en route to delivering a Conference USA title in the Flames’ inaugural year in the league. His heroics earned Liberty a historic trip to the Fiesta Bowl.
“Kaidon is a gamer. Whenever the lights are brightest, he steps up and delivers. That’s the kind of competitor you want leading your team.” – Liberty head coach Jamey Chadwell
Reload Underway in Boulder
Salter’s arrival is the latest in a string of Portal victories for Colorado this offseason. Coach Prime and Co. have been relentless in their pursuit of top talent to replenish a roster that is losing some key contributors to the NFL Draft. Defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis, the No. 1 defensive player available in the transfer market, pledged to the Buffaloes earlier this week.
- Top Transfer Additions for Colorado:
- Jehiem Oatis – DL (from Alabama)
- Zach Atkins – TE (Northwest Missouri State)
- Carter Miller – OL (UL Monroe)
- Reginald Hughes – LB (Jacksonville State)
- Buck Buchanan – K (Louisiana Tech)
The infusion of proven talent, headlined by Salter, has expectations soaring once again for Colorado. After a revelatory 9-3 campaign punctuated by a No. 23 final CFP ranking, the Buffaloes appear poised to build on that momentum — even with the departures of Sanders, Travis Hunter, and other key figures.
Buffs Draw Stiff Alamo Bowl Test
Before aiming their sights on 2025, Colorado still has one big challenge remaining this season. On Dec. 28, the Buffaloes will square off with formidable No. 17 BYU in the Alamo Bowl. It will mark the first meeting between the future Big 12 rivals, who finished in a four-way tie atop the conference standings. Expect all eyes to be glued to San Antonio for this enticing postseason clash.
