“I just wanted to take this time to let everybody know here, and thank you guys, thank the coaching staff, thank the staff.” With those words, Colorado running back Charlie Offerdahl announced that he was stepping away from football in July 2025. His decision was not driven by performance or opportunity but by the reality of repeated concussions, which he described as “scary” and serious enough to end his career early.

In his three seasons with the Buffaloes, Charlie Offerdahl made a significant impact. As a freshman, he rushed for 150 yards on 37 carries. By his last season, he had emerged as a team leader, playing in all 13 games and scoring his first career touchdown in a 49-24 victory against Utah. But what did Offerdahl want people to remember most?

Offerdahl made sure to turn th

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