On Wednesday, Colorado welcomed football fans to glimpse the 2026 roster before the new season. However, attendees should not expect to see any practice highlights or reports from the media. The practices were shrouded in secrecy akin to guarding sensitive information.
Coach Deion Sanders’ decision to open practices to fans and media came with conditions. This aimed to prevent other programs from gaining insights into the Buffaloes’ strategies for the upcoming season.
“This practice is open for viewing purposes only. It is closed for all reporting, recording, and documentation purposes,” Sanders stated in an email to reporters.
The school enforced strict measures comparable to security at events like Dave Chappelle’s shows.
- Cell phones
- Tablets
- Cameras
- Video equipment
- Audio recorders
- Smart glasses
- Any other recording-capable devices
Pens and notepads were not allowed either. Anyone attending had to rely on memory to retain any observed details.
Attendees had to leave phones at the gate, retrieving them afterward. Social media had mixed reactions, though most appreciated the opportunity to see the practice.
For media, the event was non-reportable. Reporters like Brian Howell expressed frustrations about these restrictions, noting nothing could be discussed publicly.
The staff outlined to the media that no practice details could be reported.
“If you are uncertain whether something is reportable, the answer is that it is not,” warned the school in their directive to the media.
This level of secrecy is not unusual in college football, where coaches maintain privacy about practice sessions.
Consequences for breaking these rules include removal from practice, revocation of credentials, and future access limitations. For now, what transpired in Boulder remains confidential, leaving fans to speculate until further reports emerge.
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