Danny Scudero brings nation-leading experience to CU

San Jose State transfer, Danny Scudero, looks to replicate his nation-leading 2025 campaign with the Buffaloes. (Photo by Jacob Hock / Sko Buffs Sports)

Danny Scudero catches passes in his sleep.

Scudero led all FBS receivers in receiving yards with 1,297 and 10 touchdowns. Now, he’s taking a step up from the Group of Five to the Big 12, playing for head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders. Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion’s “Go-Go” offense will get Scudero ready to leap.

“I truly want to do it again,” Scudero said during CU’s Fall Sports Media Day. “[The “Go-Go” is] a fun offense to be a part of. There's so many different options, and there's so many different ways to get open.”

Scudero was at San Jose State last year after transferring from Sacramento State his freshman year. Now, the redshirt sophomore is wearing Colorado’s black and gold. 

“Since I met him [Sanders] on the very first dinner of my official visit, it's been so fun to talk with him,” Scudero said. “Going on the Coach Prime leadership retreat, that was awesome.”

Sanders took a mix of players on a leadership retreat to his Texas ranch earlier this summer to build leadership skills and chemistry. Scudero was there and is stepping into a leadership role this season. 

“As a player, it really confirmed my ability to lead,” Scudero said. “I feel like everybody leads in a different way, and that was really where you could see it.”

As a team with 43 new transfers, someone has to step up and help lead the Buffs. Scudero thinks there will be a few.

“There's a bunch of leaders on this team. You can't limit everybody to one or two leaders, and everybody leads in their own way,” Scudero said. 

Combining that ability to lead with a supportive coaching staff has been a big priority for Colorado this offseason, which will help set up Scudero to be successful as a player. But as of now, he’s more focused on getting the team to 1-0.

“All your goals will take care of themselves when you win,” Scudero said.

As a California kid, Scudero has been getting used to the thin air and Boulder lifestyle, catching some fish with transfers Cree Thomas and Ben Finneseth.

“Boulder is awesome. It's been a fun town to explore,” he said.

Whether it’s behind a fishing rod or a pass, Scudero will be part of an offense designed for his skill set and is expected to highlight an electric offense.

“I cannot wait, I can't even put it into words,” Scudero said. “That is so exciting for me to be able to play at Folsom Field and in the Big 12 and really just represent Colorado.”