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Colorado QB Ryan Staub to Enter Transfer Portal When Window Opens Jan. 2

The redshirt sophomore seeks a destination with a true quarterback competition over his final two seasons.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Staub will submit his portal entry when the window opens Friday, Jan. 2.
  • He has two years of eligibility remaining and is pursuing a program where he can compete for a starting role.
  • The former three-star started twice for Colorado — at Utah in 2023 and at Houston in 2025 — and totaled 681 passing yards with five touchdowns across three seasons.
  • Staub spent most of his time backing up Shedeur Sanders before sharing 2025 snaps with Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis.
  • His decision adds to Colorado’s offseason turnover, with reports putting announced transfer departures at 23.