Overview
- Sanders told non‑starters he expects some to enter the transfer portal and framed the scrimmage as a chance to create portal film.
- Colorado said it will cut and package the footage to make players look their best and provide clips they can share with other schools.
- The session mimicked a live gameday environment with coaches, cheerleaders and the band present to give players realistic reps.
- Staff treated the scrimmage as an in‑season evaluation to identify fringe contributors for the remainder of the schedule.
- The gesture drew significant traction on social media and aligns with Colorado’s heavy portal activity after adding about 31 transfers following more than 25 departures.