The Colorado Buffaloes recently had their spring game over the weekend where wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig stole the show with an insane performance. Unfortunately for Colorado fans, it seems like he used this performance to seek opportunities elsewhere else.
Their spring game on Saturday had a ton of buzz around it in the debut season of highly-touted head coach Deion Sanders.
One of the standout players in the game was Montana Lemonious-Craig, who recorded three catches for a whopping 154 yards and two touchdowns.
Montana Lemonious-Craig, one of the key pieces returning from last year's Colorado team, had a big day in the Buffaloes Spring Game 🏈
-3 catches
-154 yards
-2 touchdownspic.twitter.com/Oz2JgYVYqI— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 22, 2023
This impressive performance had many Colorado fans excited to see his talents on display in his junior season. Unfortunately for them, it looks like they will be watching him play elsewhere next season.
Just 24 hours after starring in the spring game, Lemonious-Craig revealed on social media that he will be entering the transfer portal ahead of the 2023 season.
Forever Grateful 🖤! pic.twitter.com/QOCHWYmZjH
— Montana Lemonious-Craig (@Montana_L_Craig) April 23, 2023
In his message revealing the news, he thanked the Colorado fanbase and coaching staff for their generosity towards him while he was with the program.
It is certainly shocking news, and many took to social media to offer their opinion on the decision.
My man, thanks for giving Bugf Nation a few last AMAZING memories on Saturday!!! You are forever black and gold- good luck on wherever your journey takes you! #SkoBuffs #GoBuffs https://t.co/8jyYIwKwG4
— Jarod Norelius (@JarodNorelius) April 24, 2023
Confirmed Montana is entering the Transfer Portal
Whoever picks him is getting a great player and even better human #Buff4Life pic.twitter.com/f4fLOafmue
— Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) April 23, 2023
Montana Lemonious-Craig had 3 catches for 159 yards in the Colorado spring game.
Gators, IMO, could use another outside WR. https://t.co/2A9FseyasS
— Nick de la Torre (@delatorre) April 24, 2023
Didn't see this coming. A day after balling out at the Spring Game, Montana Lemonious-Craig says goodbye to CU… doesn't specifically say he's entering the transfer portal, but safe to assume that's what this means. Wish him luck wherever he lands! https://t.co/cDVUmWB2vb
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) April 24, 2023
And Montana Lemonious-Craig just hit the transfer portal 🤩😮💨 https://t.co/0NRHozItmY
— Ben Doyka (@bendoyka) April 24, 2023
Lemonious-Craig was expected by most to be one of the most productive returning players for Colorado this upcoming season. He finished last season with 23 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns.
While those stats may not jump off the page, Colorado struggled as a whole mightily with a 1-11 record on the year.
Their offense is expected to make a huge jump forward with star quarterback Shedeur Sanders at the helm. However, they will now need to overcome the huge loss following the shocking news on Sunday night.
[Montana Lemonious-Craig on Twitter]
