{"id":16484,"date":"2025-09-19T15:10:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/colorado-to-debut-buffaloes-new-mascot-against-wyoming\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:37:06","slug":"colorado-to-debut-buffaloes-new-mascot-against-wyoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/colorado-to-debut-buffaloes-new-mascot-against-wyoming\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado to debut Buffaloes\u2019 new mascot against Wyoming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In this image provided by the University of Colorado Athletics, handlers practice with Colorado's new mascot Ralphie VII, a 1-year-old yet-to-be-named bison, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics via AP)<\/span>(CU Athletics via AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The latest recruit on Deion Sanders\u2019 roster weighs in at 700 pounds and runs the 40-yard dash as fast as she wants.<\/p>\n

Colorado\u2019s new live buffalo mascot<\/a> will make her debut at Folsom Field on Saturday night against Wyoming. She\u2019s officially named Ralphie VII, although a unique nickname is soon to come after her first run.<\/p>\n

Ralphie VII is the latest in a string of field-storming live mascot buffaloes, a storied tradition and one of college football\u2019s most iconic. The running of the buffalo has been a must-glimpse event at the school for the past 58 years.<\/p>\n

The 1-year-old bison steps in for Ralphie VI, who went into retirement before the start of season after showing little enthusiasm toward making the gallop around the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to be adding a new Ralphie to the lineage of incredible buffalo that have represented the University of Colorado and have elevated the fans\u2019 passion for our student-athletes,\u201d said Taylor Stratton, the director of the Ralphie Live Mascot Program.<\/p>\n

A version of Ralphie has been missing from action the past two home games. Ralphie VI \u2013 nicknamed Ember \u2013 showed a reluctance to make the trip around Folsom Field to the roar of the fans. The plan for Ember will be to join Ralphie V \u2013 known as Blackout \u2013 on the ranch and do one of her favorite things \u2013 take it easy.<\/p>\n

The newest member of Sanders\u2019 squad is \u201cdefinitely not indifferent to running,\u201d the release from the school said.<\/p>\n

Ralphie VII was a gift from the Beauprez Family, supporters of the university and owners of Eagle\u2019s Wing Ranch<\/a> located near Steamboat Springs, Colorado.<\/p>\n

\u201cRalphie\u2019s run is iconic and our fans, students, faculty, staff, and alumni take an incredible amount of pride in this tradition which transcends sports,\u201d Stratton said.<\/p>\n

AP college football: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/college-football<\/a><\/p>\n

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In this image provided by the University of Colorado Athletics, handlers practice with Colorado's new mascot Ralphie VII, a 1-year-old yet-to-be-named bison, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics via AP)<\/span>(CU Athletics via AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In this image provided by the University of Colorado Athletics, handlers practice with Colorado's new mascot Ralphie VII, a 1-year-old yet-to-be-named bison, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics via AP)<\/span>(CU Athletics via AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In this image provided by the University of Colorado Athletics, a CU logo is displayed on the harness of Colorado's new mascot Ralphie VII, a 1-year-old yet-to-be-named bison, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics via AP)<\/span>(CU Athletics via AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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In this image provided by the University of Colorado Athletics, handlers practice with Colorado's new mascot Ralphie VII, a 1-year-old yet-to-be-named bison, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (CU Athletics via AP)<\/span>(CU Athletics via AP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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