Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died. He was 23. "God please comfort the Ponder family, friends & Loved ones," Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said in a statement via X on Sunday, March 1, confirming the young athlete's death. "Dom was one of my favorites! He was Loved, Respected & a Born Leader. Let's pray for all that knew him & had the opportunity to be in his presence. Lord you're receiving a good 1. Comfort us Lord Comfort us. #CoachPrime" An official cause of death was not immediately available. Us Weekly reached out to the university for more information.