Summary
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, announced that quarterback Dominiq Ponder had died in a car accident at age 23. The team plans to honor Ponder by wearing tribute patches on their jerseys in the upcoming season. Ponder, who transferred to Colorado in 2024, was remembered for his leadership and impact both on and off the field.
Key Facts
- Dominiq Ponder was a quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes football team.
- He died in a single-car accident at the age of 23.
- Ponder had transferred from Bethune–Cookman to Colorado in 2024.
- The Colorado team will wear tribute patches in his honor during the 2026–27 season.
- Coach Deion Sanders allowed players to choose from several patch designs with Ponder’s initials and numbers.
- Ponder was known for his leadership and had a positive impact on his team and beyond.
- Colorado’s athletic director, Fernando Lovo, spoke highly of Ponder’s character and values.
