The Colorado Buffaloes football team commenced spring practice on Monday with profound grief following the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 23 in a single-car crash in Boulder County. Players shared memories of Ponder's exceptional work ethic and dedication, noting he was often in the quarterback room before sunrise. Despite being offered the option to skip practice by Coach Deion Sanders, the team unanimously decided to take the field together to support one another and honor Ponder's spirit, believing it was what he would have wanted. The team broke huddles with his name, finding his memory a source of energy. A preliminary investigation suggests speed was a factor in the accident involving Ponder's 2023 Tesla.