Big 12 football power rankings after spring portal closes: Did Wildcats get better?

The spring transfer portal window is officially closed and the Wildcats made a splash with one big recruit.

Oct 28, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) runs the ball up the middle against the Houston defense. / Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

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Colorado seems to be a revolving door of players coming in and out with Deion Sanders as head coach. While it seems like a lot of players want to play for Sanders, once they have play for him or even practice with them, they want to leave.

The Buffaloes brought in the most players in the spring window in the Big 12 with 10, but they also lost the most players in the spring window in the Big 12 with 25. While Colorado has the dynamic duo of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, Sanders needs protection as he was the most sacked quarterback in 2023. They also lost their leading rusher Dylan Edwards to fellow Big 12 foe Kansas State.

The Buffaloes should be better in 2024 as they finished last in 2023 with only four wins all season. Time will tell is the transfer portal will hurt them more than help them.

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