The Colorado Buffaloes are entering a bold new chapter in 2025, and all eyes are on Coach Deion Sanders as he navigates the post-Shedeur Sanders era in Boulder. With stars like Shedeur and Travis Hunter now in the NFL, the Buffaloes’ offense needs a new identity, and transfer quarterback Kaidon Salter may be the key to that transformation.
Kaidon Salter’s Experience Makes Him a Strong Contender
Salter, a seasoned signal-caller from Liberty, enters Colorado’s program with just one year of eligibility, but he brings something even more valuable: proven experience.
Over four seasons at Liberty under two different head coaches, Salter amassed 5,887 passing yards and 56 touchdowns while racking up 2,063 rushing yards and 21 rushing scores. His dual-threat ability, leadership, and adaptability are turning heads at camp.
Last season, Salter passed for 1,886 yards with 15 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He was ranked No. 87 overall and the No. 11 quarterback in the 2024 transfer portal, boasting a strong .8900 rating from 247Sports.
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“Kaidon Salter provides so much with his legs on the ground as well,” one analyst recently said. “I think Salter should be the pick.”
Deion Sanders May Be Eyeing a More Versatile Offensive System
While many believe Salter should start, sources suggest Coach Prime may not rely on just one player to carry the offensive load. With a strong front seven expected to anchor the team, Sanders and offensive coordinator Sean Lewis could roll out a hybrid offensive system built on speed, flexibility, and quarterback mobility.
Unlike previous years, when Shedeur Sanders was the unquestioned leader and primary passer, Colorado might lean more on option reads, bootlegs, and multiple sets that better utilize Salter’s elite rushing skills.
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This wouldn’t just play to Salter’s strengths; it would mark a philosophical shift in how the Buffaloes run their offense. Rather than centering everything around one arm, Sanders may favor a scheme rooted in balance, unpredictability, and space-driven playmaking.
Salter-Lewis Chemistry Could Define Colorado’s 2025 Campaign
One of the biggest stories in Boulder this offseason is the developing chemistry between Salter and Lewis. If the two can sync up and build a cohesive rhythm before the August opener against Georgia Tech, Salter could flourish in a system that gives him complete control at the line and space to create on the ground.
With just one year to make an impact, Salter must quickly absorb the playbook, gain locker room trust, and lead by example. However, his maturity, experience, and dual-threat ability make him a compelling option for Sanders as the Buffaloes seek stability and explosiveness.
Whether or not Salter wins the job outright, Colorado’s offense in 2025 won’t look like it has in years past, and that might be precisely what Coach Prime wants.