Seemingly out of nowhere, Colorado Buffaloes inside linebacker Nate Landman arrived on the scene at the University of Colorado last season, thrusting himself into college football’s national spotlight along the way. The then-sophomore turned heads early, earning his first career start during last season’s Rocky Mountain Showdown against intrastate rival Colorado State Rams, under the bright lights of the 76,125 capacity-holding Mile High Stadium, no less.
The inside linebacker recorded 16 tackles and an interception in his first career start while at Mile High, helping the Buffs rout the Rams, 45-13. Landman’s 16 tackles during his first start set a new school record for the most in a player’s debut.