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JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Deion Sanders' RB retires from Colorado Buffaloes football after health concerns | Sporting News Charlie Offerdahl is hanging up his cleats.

JULY 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Retiring from football Offerdahl is retiring from football, Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.

Impact Concussions have taken a toll on Offerdahl, who will opt to forgo his last year of collegiate eligibility and step away from the gridiron. Despite beginning his career as a walk-on, Colorado eventually gifted him a scholarship, and he played an adequate part in multiple seasons. Twice, Offerdahl logged at least 100 rushing yards in a year.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starter in the backfield Offerdahl is currently the starting running back for Colorado, per Steven Corder of StarLocalMedia.com.

Impact Offerdahl has competition in the backfield, including sophomore transfer Dallan Hayden and freshmen Brandon Hood and Micah Welch, but Offerdahl appears to be leading the pack as the 2024 season draws closer. The 5-foot-11 running back has gone through multiple injuries over the past year after missing the final four games of the 2023 season with a leg injury and missing the Buffaloes' spring game with an intestinal issue, but it appears the junior may finally be in line to get his shot.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Offerdahl (undisclosed) was spotted in practice Tuesday, BuffZone reports.

Impact Offerdahl wasn't available for Colorado's spring game in late April due to an intestinal problem, but he's been at full strength in practice. It seems he won't have problems to be available for the season opener against North Dakota State on Aug. 29.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE