Kaidon Salter’s decision to join the Colorado Buffaloes with just one year of eligibility left has sent shockwaves through the college football world. After a stellar season with the Liberty Flames, his arrival in Boulder has intensified the conversation around the Buffs’ starting quarterback battle.
With sophomore Ryan Staub and walk-ons Dominiq Ponder and Colton Allen also set to compete in Boulder for the 2025 season, the quarterback room is shaping up to be highly competitive.
Kaidon Salter Makes Waves After Recent Spring Training Clip
Salter was a proven winner at Liberty, leading the Flames to a 20-4 record in his starts, including an impressive 11-3 run in 2023. The moment he hit the transfer portal, nearly 30 programs lined up for his services. But despite the heavy interest, he chose Colorado.
Salter’s decision was heavily influenced by Shedeur Sanders’ rise at Colorado, proving the Buffs can develop top-tier quarterbacks. Deion Sanders Jr. even shared a spring training clip where Salter looked sharp, showcasing his athleticism and precision. His performance instantly caught the attention of fans.
Colorado QB Kaidon Salter was throwing dots at Practice 👀🔥
🎥 : @DeionSandersJr pic.twitter.com/v89NMB2BWc
— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) March 14, 2025
“Colorado QB Kaidon Salter was throwing [darts] at Practice,” one fan said.
One user compared his movement to that of Sanders; they stated, “Does he move like Shedeur, or is that just me?”
“We just wanna win no matter who the QB,” one fan remained nonchalant about the entire situation.
“We have 2 great QBs. I just hope JJL can be patient. His time will come,” one fan wants Julian Lewis to be given some time before taking over the starting position.
Another user praised Salter as a great leader, and they wrote, “I’m seeing great leadership qualities in him I love it.”
Salter boasts an impressive 38-4 record as a starter across three seasons with the Flames, solidifying his reputation as a proven winner. With his skill set and experience, he’s quickly emerging as a serious contender for Colorado’s starting quarterback role in the upcoming season.
Salter Talks About the QB Competition With the Buffs
With Sanders headed to the 2025 NFL Draft, Colorado faces a tough decision in choosing his successor. To bolster their options, the Buffaloes brought in Kaidon Salter from the transfer portal and landed five-star recruit Julian Lewis. Now, the program is letting both quarterbacks battle it out in practice.
Salter knew exactly what he was stepping into when he chose Colorado, fully aware of the heated competition for the starting role. Still, he embraced the challenge, eager to showcase his dual-threat abilities for the Buffaloes. In his first media session, he even praised his rival Julian Lewis.
“Coach wanted to see me come in and compete with JuJu, and it’s all working out right now,” Salter said. “Just coming in, helping JuJu out, also helping each other out. It was the best fit for me, and having the staff that they have here, everybody’s been to where I’m trying to get to.
“Pat Shurmur’s one of the best offensive coordinators, best quarterbacks coach in the country.”
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In just two seasons at Liberty, Salter put up impressive numbers, throwing for 4,762 yards and 47 touchdowns while proving to be a dangerous threat on the ground with 1,676 rushing yards.
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