Colorado has added a top QB through the transfer portal.
According to multiple reports, former Liberty QB Kaidon Salter will transfer to the Buffaloes for his final season of eligibility. Colorado is in need of a starting QB as Shedeur Sanders will play the final game of his career in the Alamo Bowl against BYU on December 28.
Salter appeared in games for Liberty for four seasons. He emerged as the team’s starter during the 2022 season and played in 2023 as Liberty rode an undefeated season and Conference USA title to a matchup with Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl before the Ducks blew out the Flames.
Salter finished 177 of 290 that season, passing for 2,876 yards and 32 TDs and six interceptions. He also rushed 163 times for 1,089 yards and 12 touchdowns. Only Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels had more total touchdowns, and Salter returned to Liberty for a fourth season after briefly entering the transfer portal following the Fiesta Bowl.
Liberty had a disappointing season in 2024, failing to reach the Conference USA title game after finishing the regular season at 8-3. Salter’s numbers weren’t nearly as good either. He was 147 of 261 passing for 1,886 yards and 15 TDs to go along with six interceptions. He also rushed for 579 yards and seven scores.
In Colorado, Salter will be the frontrunner to start in 2025 and could contribute to a year of learning and development for incoming freshman Julian Lewis. The Georgia native is a five-star recruit and the No. 3 pro-style QB in the class of 2025. He signed with Colorado earlier this month after decommitting from USC in November.
The addition of Salter is also the second major Portal acquisition for Colorado this week. The Buffaloes previously secured a commitment from former Alabama defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis and also added a commitment from Northwest Missouri State TE Zach Atkins.
