Overview

• On the first day of fall camp, Charlie Offerdahl announced his retirement from Colorado football due to a history of concussions.
• Offerdahl is on track to graduate in December and plans to enroll in dental school, shifting his focus from athletics to healthcare education.
• Deion Sanders recently declared himself cancer-free following bladder removal surgery and publicly urged donors to fund Offerdahl’s dental school scholarship.
• Sanders had elevated Offerdahl from walk-on to scholarship player during the 2024 spring game and praised his leadership as a leading rusher.
• The developments highlight the Buffaloes program’s emphasis on holistic player care, combining health safeguards with academic advancement.