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Buffaloes Defense Overhauled for 2026 | Colorado Buffaloes Football News
Colorado’s defense is being rebuilt from the ground up for 2026, loaded with high-impact transfers and emerging stars. Santana Hopper and Quency Wiggins anchor a revamped defensive line, while Lamont Lester Jr. and Toby Anene bring FCS firepower to the edge. At linebacker, Liona Lefau (SEC playoff vet) and Gideon Lampron (100+ tackles) form a dominant duo. Cornerback depth is boosted by Boo Carter’s versatility and the return of RJ Johnson, plus Eaglin’s playoff pedigree. Safety Randon Fontenette, who stunned Alabama with a pick-six, leads a unit anchored by tackling machine Naeten Mitchell…
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