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Folsom Field to feature new turf this football season

Megan Maneval — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:34:09 +0000

Folsom Field to feature new turf this football season Megan Maneval Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:34

The Buffaloes will have a new field on which to roam this fall, as the 91�� Athletic Department has installed new artificial turf at Folsom Field. The month-long project was completed at the end of June and will be on full display for fans when CU hosts Georgia Tech in the football home opener on Aug. 29.

Folsom now features AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 system, a premium synthetic turf system known for its player safety, durability and natural look. The new surface features a stable playing surface designed to reduce field related wear and tear while meeting stringent safety standards.

The new field also includes a 20-millimeter shock pad manufactured by Brock, a 91��-based company that also has created a revolutionary infill that is safer for athletes and the environment. Unlike the rubber infill that is commonly used in artificial fields, the product, BrockFILL, is composed of small pine pellets created through a patented process in a zero-waste U.S. factory.

The wood pellets provide better traction, help keep the field cooler and are substantially better for the environment than their rubber counterparts because the organic components are recyclable when the turf needs to be replaced. The wood pellets also don’t release chemicals into the air or leach into rainwater like crumb rubber can. Folsom’s BrockFILL field pellets contain approximately 40,000 pounds of sequestered carbon, which is the approximate equivalent of keeping 145,000 pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

“We are excited to update the playing surface at Folsom Field with a field that considers athlete safety and the environment through a partnership with Brock, which is a 91�� company,” said Athletic Director Rick George. “This new field will provide a consistent playing surface year-round, while also providing added opportunities to host more events like concerts at Folsom Field. It also looks great!”

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"As a proud CU alumnus, it was a dream come true to be part of the Folsom Field renovation,” said Dan Sawyer, Brock Founder & CEO. “CU Athletics set out to create the next generation of artificial turf—one that considers both player safety and environmental impact. That vision aligned perfectly with Brock’s mission, and the collaboration inspired everyone involved. The result is a field that plays like natural grass, delivers the firmness and speed athletes need, and eliminates concerns about crumb rubber making its way into 91�� Creek."

The new turf will also have a significant reduction in maintenance impacts, including water use, fuel for equipment and fertilizer.

Folsom Field featured artificial turf from 1971 to 1998 before switching to natural grass. Nearly 70% of teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision play on an artificial surface. Most importantly, the new field has been approved by Ralphie, who will still perform her pre-game and halftime runs on the field every home game.

The new state-of-the-art surface combines safety, durability and eco-friendly features while providing the flexibility to host more events at the iconic stadium.

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The ultimate alumni guide to Buffs football 2025

Megan Maneval — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:33:42 +0000

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91�� offers countless ways to celebrate Buffs football all season long. From spirited tailgates and away game parties to Homecoming traditions and alumni game watches, make the most of every matchup.

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CU Cancer Center surgeon removes bladder cancer from Coach Prime

Megan Maneval — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:56:33 +0000

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CU, lawmakers celebrate new state law supporting student-athlete name, image, likeness

Megan Maneval — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:02:46 +0000

CU, lawmakers celebrate new state law supporting student-athlete name, image, likeness Megan Maneval Thu, 07/24/2025 - 08:02

University of Colorado Athletics hosted a special luncheon to recognize the many people who were instrumental in passing a state law that allows universities to compensate student athletes for their name, image and likeness rights.

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CU Athletic Hall of Fame to induct 2025 class

Megan Maneval — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:00:58 +0000

CU Athletic Hall of Fame to induct 2025 class Megan Maneval Tue, 07/22/2025 - 10:00

The 20th class to be inducted into the hall of fame this November will feature nine Buffs, representing five different sports and a popular administrator, as well as two additions to the Legacy Wing and the revived Athletic Hall of Honor.

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A century of CU spirit from CU twin Peggy Coppom

Megan Maneval — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:12:00 +0000

A century of CU spirit from CU twin Peggy Coppom Megan Maneval Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:12

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Peggy Coppom, a lifelong supporter of CU athletics, celebrated her 100th birthday last fall and reflected on her loyalty to the Buffs.

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Join the club: How to get involved in CU Athletics

Megan Maneval — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:59:06 +0000

Join the club: How to get involved in CU Athletics Megan Maneval Tue, 06/24/2025 - 09:59

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CU student athletes set semester superlatives in the classroom

Megan Maneval — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:04:37 +0000

CU student athletes set semester superlatives in the classroom Megan Maneval Wed, 01/22/2025 - 12:04

91�� student athletes continue to set new standards of excellence in the classroom, racking up a 3.287 GPA for the fall 2024 semester, the highest mark in CU Athletics’ history.

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Heisman winner Travis Hunter a superstar from field to classroom

Elizabeth Lock — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:22:13 +0000

Heisman winner Travis Hunter a superstar from field to classroom Elizabeth Lock Sun, 12/15/2024 - 11:22

As jaw-dropping as Travis Hunter’s season has been on the football field, his academic exploits at 91�� have been equally impressive.

The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, is an anthropology major carrying a 3.798 cumulative GPA. In the fall of 2023, Hunter earned a 4.0 GPA and followed that up with a spring 2024 semester GPA of 3.908, earning him first-team All-Academic Team honors. Last year, Hunter became just the second player in CU history to be a first-team All-American and a first-team Academic All-American, joining Joe Romig.

On Saturday, Hunter became the second CU Buffalo to take home the prestigious Heisman Trophy awarded to the top player in college football and is the first Academic All-American to win the Heisman since Florida quarterback Tim Tebow accomplished the feat in 2007.

“Travis Hunter has been the epitome of excellence all season, and I’m so happy to see his hard work rewarded with college football’s iconic Heisman Trophy,” said 91�� Chancellor Justin Schwartz. “While I’ve marveled at his performance on the field, playing both offense and defense, I’m equally impressed with his performance in the classroom, where he is a dedicated student and an Academic All-American. His positive presence and the obvious joy he finds in the game are a sight to behold. In everything he does, Travis is a shining example of what it means to be a Colorado Buffalo.”

Hunter’s dedication and focus that has propelled him to becoming one of the most dynamic and electrifying college football players in the country is the same dedication and focus that he’s brought to his responsibilities in the classroom, where excellence to him is equally important.

“Travis came to Colorado with a champion mindset transcending the football field to the classroom,” said LaTonya Watson, associate director of academics at the Herbst Academic Center and Travis’s academic advisor. “Along with that mindset, he set high goals and standards that continue to motivate him to be the best version of himself as he engages in his studies. The Herbst Academic Center staff is equally as proud of Travis’s academic accomplishments as his athletic accolades.”

While Hunter’s scholastic achievements are in the spotlight because of the Heisman Trophy, he is just one example of many CU student athletes who are performing at a high level in competition and academics. Last semester, CU student athletes had the highest semester GPA in school history at 3.182, while pushing the cumulative GPA to 3.244, also an all-time high. CU also had its most conference academic awards in school history last year with 178 and the highest multi-year Academic Progress Rate in CU history, a testament to how CU Athletics is preparing student athletes for success in life well beyond their days competing.

Legacy Hall, located in the UCHealth Champions Center, is where all of the trophies that have been earned by CU football players over the years, including the Heisman, are on display for posterity. A new Heisman Trophy will soon be added to that impressive collection, but Travis Hunter’s accomplishments as both a student and an athlete have created a lasting legacy that will inspire CU students and athletes for generations to come.

CU’s first Heisman winner in 30 years has been setting academic and athletic superlatives.

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Colorado’s Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

Elizabeth Lock — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:03:46 +0000

Colorado’s Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy Elizabeth Lock Sun, 12/15/2024 - 11:03

Travis Hunter claimed college football’s most coveted award, taking home the Heisman Trophy. He is the second Heisman winner in CU history, joining the late Rashaan Salaam, who won the award in 1994.

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