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New Colorado Buffaloes safety Boo Carter has a clear vision for what success looks like in 2026, and it starts with impact plays and leadership. Two things that the Buffaloes were sorely missing last year were specifically on the defensive side of the ball.
In a video posted by Darius Sanders of Reach the People Media, Carter discussed his goals for the 2026 season as he settles in as a key piece of the Colorado secondary.
"Be that dawg on the field. I like to lead, help my teammates," Carter said. "For me, a successful season is creating more turnovers, takeaways," Carter said. "Being more vocal, too."
Those priorities reflect exactly what Colorado's defense is looking to build under head coach Deion Sanders. Carter, a four-star transfer, arrives in Boulder with a reputation for being a playmaking safety, whether that means taking the ball away or by a physical presence.
Colorado's defense only averaged 1.3 turnovers per game in 2025, which was middle of the pack in the Big 12. Having a defense that can take the ball away more consistently is a recipe for success, and Sanders is trying to implement it with additions like Carter.
Carter is coming off a season in which he forced three fumbles in just eight games, showing his ability to get the ball out. Whether it's forcing fumbles, capitalizing on tipped passes or making that critical tackle, the Buffaloes are counting on him to be a playmaker with the departure of Tawfiq Byard.
Perhaps what Buff fans should be even more excited to hear from Carter is his desire to be a more vocal leader. Leadership was unquestionably a missing ingredient for Colorado last year, and several of those types of players left this offseason, leaving a significant void. Whether Carter can fill that void remains to be seen, but his eagerness to improve in that area is a positive sign.
With a defensive backfield that will be nearly all new faces in 2026, communication and confidence will be critical.
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In a video posted by Darius Sanders of Reach the People Media, Carter discussed his goals for the 2026 season as he settles in as a key piece of the Colorado secondary.
"Be that dawg on the field. I like to lead, help my teammates," Carter said. "For me, a successful season is creating more turnovers, takeaways," Carter said. "Being more vocal, too."
Those priorities reflect exactly what Colorado's defense is looking to build under head coach Deion Sanders. Carter, a four-star transfer, arrives in Boulder with a reputation for being a playmaking safety, whether that means taking the ball away or by a physical presence.
Colorado's defense only averaged 1.3 turnovers per game in 2025, which was middle of the pack in the Big 12. Having a defense that can take the ball away more consistently is a recipe for success, and Sanders is trying to implement it with additions like Carter.
Carter is coming off a season in which he forced three fumbles in just eight games, showing his ability to get the ball out. Whether it's forcing fumbles, capitalizing on tipped passes or making that critical tackle, the Buffaloes are counting on him to be a playmaker with the departure of Tawfiq Byard.
Perhaps what Buff fans should be even more excited to hear from Carter is his desire to be a more vocal leader. Leadership was unquestionably a missing ingredient for Colorado last year, and several of those types of players left this offseason, leaving a significant void. Whether Carter can fill that void remains to be seen, but his eagerness to improve in that area is a positive sign.
With a defensive backfield that will be nearly all new faces in 2026, communication and confidence will be critical.
Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram.
Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football Boo Carter focused on turnovers, leadership in 2026
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