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Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash.
He was 23.
“God please comfort the Ponder family, friends & Loved ones. Dom was one of my favorites! He was Loved, Respected & a Born Leader. Let’s pray for all that knew him & had the opportunity to be in his presence. Lord you’re receiving a good 1. Comfort us Lord Comfort us,” Colorado coach Deion Sanders said.
God please comfort the Ponder family, friends & Loved ones. Dom was one of my favorites! He was Loved, Respected & a Born Leader. Let’s pray for all that knew him & had the opportunity to be in his presence. Lord you’re receiving a good 1. Comfort us Lord Comfort us. #CoachPrime pic.twitter.com/2R7BAVyZ8u
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) March 1, 2026
ESPN shared further:
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash occurred at around 3 a.m. Sunday in Boulder County. Police said Ponder, who was driving a 2023 Tesla Model 3, lost control on a curve, and the car went across the eastbound lane, striking a guardrail and then an electrical line pole, before rolling down an embankment and catching on fire.
Ponder was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said a preliminary investigation “shows that speed is suspected as a factor,” though a full investigation will take place.
Ponder, a third-year sophomore from Opa Locka, Florida, spent the past two seasons with Colorado after transferring from Bethune-Cookman.
“The entire CU Athletics family is devastated at the tragic passing of Dominiq Ponder,” Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo said in a statement, according to the New York Post.
“He epitomized the values of passion, enthusiasm, leadership, toughness, and intelligence that were revered by his teammates and coaches alike. Our hearts go out to his family and all of his teammates during this difficult time,” the statement continued.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dead at 23 in tragic car crash https://t.co/2dnzKxQT2p pic.twitter.com/d8fE7eT1rj
— New York Post (@nypost) March 2, 2026
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Colorado offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brennan Marion took to social media as well to pay tribute to Ponder.
“A joy to be around & coach! gonna be tough but man this one hurts Lord, getting that call from his dad today didn’t feel real. Love you Dom! God cover his family & our team, especially our qb room!” he wrote.
Ponder played in two games in 2025 for Colorado, making his debut against Arizona on Nov. 1.