By Saturday night, multiple reports pointed to University of Colorado zeroing in on Fernando Lovo as its next athletic director, a rapid shift that could shape the Buffaloes’ next phase of leadership. Ryan Koenigsberg of DNVR reported that Colorado is expected to hire Lovo, while Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports added that no deal has been finalized and that approval from the University of Colorado Board of Regents is still required. Together, the reporting made one thing clear. Lovo has emerged as the frontrunner. At just 37, Lovo’s rise through college athletics administration has been deliberate and fast. He joined the University of New Mexico in December 2024 as the school’s Vice President...
