Danny Scudero shines in CU Buffs' annual spring game

A senior transfer from San Jose State, Scudero provided one of the few highlights in a Colorado spring game that was vanilla by design.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:24pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, vibrant colors depicting the dynamic action of a Colorado Buffaloes football game, with players and the field deconstructed into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes.A cubist interpretation of the action on the field during the Colorado Buffaloes' annual spring game, capturing the energy and movement of the players in a fragmented, geometric style.San Jose Today

In Colorado's annual Black & Gold spring game, senior transfer wide receiver Danny Scudero from San Jose State made a 13-yard touchdown catch, providing one of the few highlights in a scrimmage that was intentionally low-key. Head coach Deion Sanders was pleased with the progress made during spring practices, though the offense was not overly explosive. Quarterback JuJu Lewis and running back Damian Henderson had solid performances, while the defense also made some plays.

Why it matters

The spring game offered a glimpse into the Buffaloes' progress under new head coach Deion Sanders, as they look to rebound from a disappointing 3-9 season in 2025. With 59 new players on the roster, the team is undergoing a significant rebuild, and the spring game allowed coaches and fans to evaluate the team's development heading into the 2026 season.

The details

In the abbreviated scrimmage, which was won by the Gold team 7-6, Scudero's 13-yard touchdown reception from quarterback JuJu Lewis was the only touchdown of the day. Lewis completed 5-of-9 passes for 57 yards, while Isaac Wilson was 6-for-13 for 63 yards and threw an interception. Running back Damian Henderson had 43 rushing yards on seven carries, and wide receiver Quentin Gibson caught four passes for 38 yards. Defensively, end Toby Anene had a sack and a pass breakup, and defensive tackle Santana Hopper made several plays at the line of scrimmage.

  • The spring game took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Folsom Field.
  • Colorado is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season in 2025.

The players

Danny Scudero

A senior transfer wide receiver from San Jose State who provided one of the few highlights in the spring game with a 13-yard touchdown catch.

JuJu Lewis

The projected starting quarterback for Colorado, who completed 5-of-9 passes for 57 yards and threw the touchdown pass to Scudero.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who was pleased with the team's progress during spring practices despite the vanilla nature of the spring game.

Toby Anene

A defensive end who had a sack and a pass breakup in the spring game.

Santana Hopper

A defensive tackle who made several plays at the line of scrimmage during the spring game.

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What they’re saying

“I truly thank God every day that I'm here because it's truly a blessing to be a part of such a fun culture and in a beautiful place. Colorado is a beautiful place, and Folsom Field is … I couldn't get enough.”

— Danny Scudero, Wide Receiver

“You accomplish things, and we need to better ourselves in a multitude of aspects. We got some good things going on. I think you can see the fruit thereof.”

— Deion Sanders, Head Coach

What’s next

The Buffaloes will continue their offseason program and preparations for the 2026 season, which kicks off in September.

The takeaway

Despite the vanilla nature of the spring game, the Buffaloes showed signs of progress under new head coach Deion Sanders as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season. The team's mix of returning players and new transfers, like Danny Scudero, provide optimism for the future, though the Buffs still have work to do to get back to being a competitive program in the Pac-12.