Colorado opens the season on Aug. 29 against North Dakota State at Folsom Field (6 p.m., ESPN) and the competition at linebacker is heating up.
Colorado linebacker Jeremiah Brown during football practice on Aug. 1, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. The senior is settling in, though, and could play a key role for the Buffaloes.
Seniors LaVonta Bentley and Trevor Woods are the projected starters at inside linebacker, but the Buffs are deep at the position. Bentley recorded 69 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks last year and was CU’s most steady presence at linebacker. Around him, it was a revolving door, with Hart turning to Woods – who played safety – late in the year.New CU Buffs lineman BJ Green looking to cause havoc on defenseWoods has gone from 198 pounds last year to 224 this year as he’s completed the conversion to linebacker.
“When you get that individual coaching all the time, someone’s always in your ear, and it’s just not me … you get better, especially when you want to get better,” Hart said. Veteran transfers Johnny Chaney Jr. and Jaylen Wester are experienced players in the room, as well.
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