Dominiq Ponder News, Rumors, Updates - Colorado Buffaloes

Mom speaks out on 'one bad decision' after Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder's fatal crash “What matters most to me is who Dominiq was as a person,” Hughes said in a statement.

APRIL 8 • NYPOST.COM

Deadspin | Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder's BAC double legal limit in fatal wreck Deadspin | Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder's BAC double legal limit in fatal wreck

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Colorado QB's blood alcohol level was twice legal limit in fatal single-car crash, report reveals

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash, according to the autopsy rep...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder heavily intoxicated at time of death: autopsy The Boulder County Coroner’s Office released new details this week surrounding the tragic death of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder.

APRIL 7 • NYPOST.COM

Colorado QB had significant amount of alcohol in his system when he died The autopsy report for Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder sheds new light on the car crash that killed him March 1

APRIL 6 • USATODAY.COM

Deion Sanders Reveals How Colorado Will Honor Dominiq Ponder In 2026, Dominiq Ponder will be in, and on, the heart of every member of the Colorado Buffaloes. Colorado will pay tribute to the quarterbac...

MARCH 3 • SI.COM

Colorado to Honor Late QB Dominiq Ponder With Special Jersey Tribute Deion Sanders announced the team’s plans to pay tribute to Ponder this upcoming season.

MARCH 3 • SI.COM

'He Lit Up Every Room': Colorado Has Another 'Why' This Season After Tragic Passing Of QB Dominiq Ponder After the tragic passing of teammate Dominiq Ponder on Sunday, Colorado players hit the field for the opening of spring practice with heavy...

MARCH 3 • OUTKICK.COM

Colorado players practice 'with tears in their eyes' after death of QB Dominiq Ponder Colorado players under coach Deion Sanders elected to practice as scheduled after the shocking death of quarterback Dominiq Ponder

MARCH 2 • USATODAY.COM

Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

The Colorado Buffaloes began spring practice with heavy hearts Monday as they remembered quarterback Dominiq Ponder

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Dominiq Ponder dies at 23: Deion Sanders, college football mourns death of Colorado QB after car crash | Sporting News Here is more on the loss of Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder after a car crash.

MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Bethune-Cookman Quarterback Dominiq Ponder Passes at 23 Former Bethune-Cookman and Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died at 23, reportedly in a single-car accident. Colorado head coach Deion Sa...

MARCH 2 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder, 23, dies in car accident Deadspin | Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder, 23, dies in car accident

MARCH 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Colorado backup QB Dominiq Ponder dies at age 23 Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died, saddening his teammates just as spring football was set to open Monday under coach Deio...

MARCH 2 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dead at 23 in tragic car crash Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder tragically died early Sunday morning after a single-car accident.

MARCH 2 • NYPOST.COM

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died in a single-car crash

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder cause of death: how did he die at 23? The college football world was given a huge shock on Sunday evening. Reports surfaced that Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder passed away a...

MARCH 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Involved in car accident Head coach Deion Sanders stated Sunday that Ponder has passed away at the age of 23, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash in Boulder County. He was 23 and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for his family, teammates and the entire Colorado community.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in camp Ponder (undisclosed) has been participating in camp and should be ready for the start of the 2025 season.

Impact Ponder is buried on the depth chart and isn't expected to see action in the regular season. Still, the fact that he's healthy suggests that he should add some much-needed depth under center for the Buffs.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't log snap in regular season Ponder (undisclosed) didn't play in Colorado's regular season finale.

Impact The redshirt freshman quarterback didn't suit up for the Buffaloes this year, and that should continue even if Colorado makes the Big 12 title game and further down the line in whatever postseason action it participates in.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 9 Ponder will not play in Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Adam Munsterteiger of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ponder has not logged a snap this year as he played behind Shadeur Sanders and Ryan Staub. The redshirt freshman quarterback will aim to be available after the team's bye week.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Colorado QB's blood alcohol level was twice legal limit in fatal single-car crash, report reveals

Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say