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Deion Sanders hails one of Colorado's best practices after ending a 5-game skid

Deion Sanders called Tuesday one of the best practices of the season for Colorado

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Breaks out in overtime win Young compiled 24 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 27-24 overtime win versus Kansas State.

Impact Young, who didn't even play in the last two games, all of the sudden became the Buffaloes' lead back Saturday. He ran for over 100 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns, a performance that likely earned himself that top role for the remainder of the season. There's no guarantee he will remain this productive as the team has really struggled on the ground this season, but nevertheless it was a stellar performance for the senior.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado beats Kansas State 27-24 in OT on Wilson's TD pass to Charlie Williams

Isaac Wilson threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Williams, leading Colorado past Kansas State 27-24 in overtime Saturday

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Colorado Fans Will Love DeKalon Taylor's Comments on Buffaloes' Offense Colorado Buffaloes running back DeKalon Taylor walks into a far different offense this fall. It's one featuring Alabama transfer Richard You...

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Appears to be carving out role Young is expected to have a role in the Buffaloes' offense in 2026, Jack Carlough of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact While DeKalon Taylor is currently the favorite to start at running back in 2026, Young still appears to be carving out a role in the offense. He's expected to be the big-bodied complement to Taylor, utilizing his size and strength in short yardage situations. He also may share the field with Taylor in the Buffaloes' "Go-Go" offense that frequently uses multiple backs on the field at once.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Alabama running back Richard Young transferring to Big 12 school Richard Young spent three seasons with the Crimson Tide.

JANUARY 18 • AL.COM

Headed to Boulder Young will transfer to Boulder, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Young spent three years as a backup running back at Alabama. His best season came in 2024, when he took 27 handoffs for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Young will have two seasons of eligibility remaining with the Buffaloes.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Former elite RB recruit leaving Alabama in Transfer Portal in unsurprising move A once promising RB prospect is on his way out of Tuscaloosa. Redshirt sophomore Richard Young, who started Alabama's season opener against...

JANUARY 2 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Plans to enter portal Young plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports reports.

Impact Though there seemed to be a brief window where Young would be Alabama's primary option at running back, that never came to fruition. He has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Takes RB1 reps in Miller's absence Young was the first back up in drills during Alabama's fall camp practice Tuesday, per AL.com.

Impact This is a significant development, as Alabama must plan for the absence of star halfback Jam Miller (collarbone), who is out for the foreseeable future. Young logged 27 carries for 146 yards and two scores as a backup tailback last season. He appears to be the next man up, and could be the Crimson Tide's starter while Miller works his way back from injury.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kalen DeBoer sounds off on Oklahoma, the Iron Bowl, what he looks for recruiting QBs and Richard Young Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer addressed a number of topics on the SEC teleconference on Wednesday, including the upcoming game against Oklahoma...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Finds end zone in laugher Young logged seven carries for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-7 victory over Mercer.

Impact The redshirt freshman has actually scored in back-to-back games for the Tide, though that is likely the product of lopsided outcomes more than anything else. Jam Miller and Justice Haynes remain firmly ahead of Young on the depth chart, though Young could still see a few carries next weekend if the game at Oklahoma gets out of hand.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available at Vanderbilt Young (lower body) is available for Alabama's game Saturday at Vanderbilt.

Impact Currently, Young's 2024 stats include nine carries for 24 yards. He logged the same amount of rush attempts and yardage during 2023. But unlike then, Young has zero touchdowns this year.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Young (lower body) did not play in Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Young was previously thought to be a game-time decision heading into Saturday's matchup, but the redshirt freshman was clearly downgraded prior to kickoff. Young has gained 24 yards on nine attempts on the ground through two games this season and will hope to be able to return to the field when the Crimson Tide travel to face Vanderbilt on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pre-game Young (lower body) was seen in uniform during pre-game warmups for the game versus Georgia Saturday, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The freshman running back remains a game time decison but his presense in warmups does make it appear he may be a go for this game. If Young does play, he would likely have a small role in the Alabama backfield.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Saturday Young (lower body) will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Young was listed as probable earlier this week, so the status of being a game-time call suggests things aren't as crystal clear when it comes to his availability. The running back has racked up nine carries for 24 yards across two appearances this season, and if he's unable to go, then Daniel Hill would be in line to see more touches out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Georgia Young (lower body) is listed probable for Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.

Impact Young was able to attend team practices during the week which bodes well for his chances of suiting up for this matchup. The redshirt freshman running back has totaled nine carries for 24 yards in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

At team practices Young (lower body) has been at Alabama's team practices, Mike Rodak of 247Sports reports.

Impact Young being at Alabama's team practices indicates a possibility he can participate in Tide games again soon. Currently, their next matchup is scheduled for Sept. 28 against Georgia.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Must continue to be monitored Alabama's head coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday that Young (lower body) must continue to be monitored, Cody Goodwin of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Even though multiple days have passed since the Alabama-Wisconsin game, DeBoer does not know Young's current status, which is why he must continue to be monitored.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kalen DeBoer gives Alabama injury updates for Malachi Moore, Qua Russaw and Richard Young Here's what Kalen DeBoer said about some of Alabama's injured players after the Wisconsin game.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • AL.COM

Done for day Young (lower body) is out for the remainder of Saturday's game at Wisconsin, per the Fox broadcast.

Impact Young will miss the rest of Saturday's game after leaving with a lower body injury. He ran three time for 16 yards prior to his exit. His next chance to play is Sept. 28 versus No. 1 Georgia.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Deion Sanders hails one of Colorado's best practices after ending a 5-game skid

Colorado beats Kansas State 27-24 in OT on Wilson's TD pass to Charlie Williams