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The college football world was given a huge shock on Sunday evening. Reports surfaced that Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder passed away at the age of 23.
Ponder’s passing remains under investigation, but the initial reports indicate Ponder was involved in a single-car accident.
The tragedy has hit the Colorado Buffaloes greatly. Teams are beginning to go through spring workouts and grow together.
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Head coach Deion Sanders released a statement regarding the tragic passing of Ponder.
It truly is tragic to see such young, flourishing lives cut short. It is especially disheartening when automotive accidents are involved.
Ponder was coming off his first season in Colorado after being recruited in the transfer portal by Sanders. He played sparingly, only registering one pass attempt and two rush attempts.
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Prior to joining Sanders in Colorado, Ponder played for the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. He was a class of 2022 recruit out of Opa Locka, FL, as a three-star recruit–playing his high school football at Miami Carol City.
Bethune-Cookman QB Dominiq Ponder takes a snap during the Wildcats’ spring game Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Daytona Stadium. Bethune 10
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Ponder’s passing remains under investigation, but the initial reports indicate Ponder was involved in a single-car accident.
The tragedy has hit the Colorado Buffaloes greatly. Teams are beginning to go through spring workouts and grow together.
MORE: Drew Allar was the NFL Scouting Combine’s biggest winner
Head coach Deion Sanders released a statement regarding the tragic passing of Ponder.
It truly is tragic to see such young, flourishing lives cut short. It is especially disheartening when automotive accidents are involved.
Ponder was coming off his first season in Colorado after being recruited in the transfer portal by Sanders. He played sparingly, only registering one pass attempt and two rush attempts.
MORE: Does the NCAA, college football lack leadership?
Prior to joining Sanders in Colorado, Ponder played for the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. He was a class of 2022 recruit out of Opa Locka, FL, as a three-star recruit–playing his high school football at Miami Carol City.
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Bethune-Cookman QB Dominiq Ponder takes a snap during the Wildcats’ spring game Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Daytona Stadium. Bethune 10
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ENTERTAINMENT: Team USA hockey stars set for ‘SNL’ cameo after Winter Olympics
SPORTS MEDIA: NBC Sunday Night Football set to make major change for 2026 NFL season
WORLD CUP: Iran could withdraw from 2026 FIFA World Cup amid Middle East tension
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