About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2023Report: Just since getting hired, Coach Prime has made CU $90M
A story from The Daily Camera ran the numbers and talked to relevant parties to come up with the figure, a massive number from Coach Prime
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 21, 2023Prime’s message to Jimmy Horn Jr. before huge TD was incredible
The story Coach Prime told is inspiring, with him imploring Jimmy Horn Jr. to do it for his dad, who is currently incarcerated
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 20, 2023MacKinnon offers strong endorsement for Avs welcoming back Nichushkin
"Val's a good person at the end of the day. He's a great guy. We all love him. Yeah, everything's good," MacKinnon said of Nichushkin
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 20, 2023It looks like Warren Sapp could be joining Coach Prime’s staff in ’24
It looks like Hall of Fame defensive tackle Warren Sapp could be joining Coach Prime's staff at CU…
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 19, 2023Denver’s own Phillip Lindsay explains decision to move into media
"I get to do something I love. I like to talk, like to debate. It's something I was fan of growing up, the Broncos," Phillip Lindsay said
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 19, 2023Coach Prime and CU make more history, sell out all home games
CU is officially sold out for games against Oregon State and Arizona, meaning all six at Folsom Field this year will go down as sell outs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 19, 2023The AFC West is a combined 2-6 yet the Broncos are still in last
Rather than being on top of the AFC West, the Broncos are at the bottom, which is unfortunately a place that's become all too familiar
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 19, 2023Broncos have won just five lousy games since Russell Wilson trade
The five wins since the massive investment was made in Russell Wilson, both in terms of the trade package and huge contract, aren't enough
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 17, 2023Broncos fall apart in stunning fashion, Sean Payton tries to explain
The Broncos were outscored 32-12 after earning a big lead, and an ugly 35-33 loss dropped them to 0-2 on the year with plenty of questions
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 17, 2023Broncos S Kareem Jackson ejected for dirty hit on Washington TE
Kareem Jackson was ejected after the play on Logan Thomas in the end zone; Thomas somehow held onto the ball for a TD
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 17, 2023Shedeur Sanders leads epic drive to tie it, Buffs survive 2OT classic
Shedeur Sanders threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns, strengthening his early campaign for the Heisman; his drive to tie it was special
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 16, 2023CU Buffs star Travis Hunter taken to the hospital after dirty hit
Travis Hunter returned to action after the hit, but was in enough pain the medical staff thought it necessary he receive emergency treatment
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 16, 2023CU superfan Peggy Coppom dances with Gronk, Lil Wayne shows up
While The Rock, Gronk and Lil Wayne are awesome, it's great to see Peggy stealing the show, sticking with the Buffs through the ups and downs
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 16, 2023The Rock and Coach Prime have a moment, Rock reveals CU jersey
It's hard to make Coach Prime look starstruck, but in this moment he seemed genuinely thrilled that a celebrity like The Rock showed up
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 15, 2023The Rock gets a big welcome at CU, tells kids they can skip class
The Rock is in town for The Rocky Mountain Showdown, and confirmed he will be the guest-picker on ESPN's College Gameday on Saturday
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 15, 2023Deion Sanders is giving everyone sunglasses to troll Jay Norvell
Deion Sanders decided to give everyone on "First Take" a pair of sunglasses; Molly Qerim, Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith wore them
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 15, 2023Swagger of Coach Prime is through the roof in ’60 Minutes’ preview
Coach Prime is asked by Jon Wertheim who the best coach in college football is; "Let me see a mirror, so I can look at it," he says
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 14, 2023Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is coming to Boulder for CU and CSU
Pat McAfee spilled the beans on his show on Thursday, as The Rock will be joining McAfee live from campus on Friday
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 14, 2023Shilo Sanders responds to Jay Norvell with simple, wise question
Shilo Sanders was on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Thursday, hours after Norvell's comments went viral, and responded with a great perspective
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 14, 2023Report: CU tops Ohio State for most expensive secondary tickets
The average ticket price to see Coach Prime and Colorado play on the secondary market is $517; the Buckeyes check in at $512
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 14, 2023CSU coach Jay Norvell fires shot at Deion Sanders about his look
"I said when I talk to grownups I take my hat and my glasses off. That's what my mother taught me," CSU head coach Jay Norvell said
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 13, 2023Justin Simmons says Jimmy G did “great acting” on critical penalty
A closer look at the play reveals Justin Simmons caught more of Broncos defensive end Frank Clark than he did of Jimmy Garoppolo
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 13, 2023After catching a TD, WR Humphrey earns 53-man spot on Broncos
This is good news for Broncos WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey, but it's bad for safety Caden Sterns, as he's headed to IR in a corresponding move
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 13, 2023To see Shannon Sharpe live on First Take, you have to get up early
5:30 a.m. is no joke, but getting to be on TV behind Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith would be pretty cool for any CU student or fan