Colorado Buffaloes Quarterback Dominiq Ponder Dies in Single-Car Accident at 23

Dominiq Ponder, the 23-year-old quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes, died in a single-car accident early February 28. Head coach Deion Sanders confirmed the news and described Ponder as a respected leader. According to Colorado State Patrol, Ponder lost control of his vehicle, which struck a guardrail and an electrical pole before rolling over. Ponder had recently transferred to Colorado and appeared in two games during the 2025 season. Details of the accident remain under investigation.