US EditionColorado's Live Mascot Ralphie VII Makes Debut in Front of Cheering Crowd
Ralphie VII, a 700-pound American Bison, continues a 58-year tradition with her debut at the University of Colorado, replacing the retired Ralphie VI who lacked enthusiasm for running.
- Colorado's new live buffalo mascot, Ralphie VII, will make her debut leading the Buffaloes against Wyoming at Folsom Field on September 20, 2025.
- The newest live mascot, Ralphie VII, began leading the team this season following Ralphie VI’s retirement, which came after several seasons and 25 games marked by a noticeable lack of enthusiasm for running.
- Ralphie VII, a one-year-old bison weighing 700 pounds and gifted by the Beauprez family from Eagle's Wing Ranch, has shown notable speed and enthusiasm during training.
- Taylor Stratton, who leads the Ralphie Live Mascot Program, highlighted that Ralphie’s run is a cherished tradition deeply valued by the university’s community—including fans, students, faculty, staff, and alumni—and noted that the program relies almost entirely on financial contributions.
- The debut will mark the 381st game with a live buffalo run since 1967, continuing a storied college football tradition that engages fans and students and transcends sports.
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Colorado Buffaloes Debuting Latest Mascot, Ralphie VII
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Meet Ralphie VII: CU Buffs to debut newest mascot on Saturday
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