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 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
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 12, 2023Broncos missed a momentum building chance to be in first place
If the Broncos can't beat Washington they'll be staring 0-3 in the face, and chatter if they should tank for a shot at a top pick will begin
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 12, 2023Avalanche add a 12-year veteran winger with more than 200 goals
The Avalanche are signing forward Tomas Tatar to a one-year deal, and he'll compete for a role on either the second or third-line this season
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 12, 2023CU / Nebraska beat Alabama / Texas for most watched CFB game
CU and Nebraska drew 8.725 million viewers on FOX, surpassing the Crimson Tide and Longhorns which had 7.963 million viewers on ESPN
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 12, 2023Sean Payton’s power may have already cost the Broncos a game
Wil Lutz was a big reason Denver lost and he's only a Bronco because Payton flexed his muscles, while showing two stronger kickers the door
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 10, 2023Broncos lose by a point after kicker Wil Lutz leaves four on the field
Wil Lutz missed an extra point in the first quarter, keeping the score at 7-6, and in the third quarter he missed a 55-yard field goal
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 10, 2023Broncos safety carted off, already ruled out for rest of game
Broncos safety Caden Sterns was introduced pregame as a starting safety along with Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson, but hurt his knee
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 10, 2023The CU Buffs just cracked the top-20, moving up a handful of spots
The CU Buffs checked in at No. 18 in the new AP rankings released on Sunday; they're No. 21 in the coaches poll, one that carries less weight
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 9, 2023CU defense the story this week in huge win, but offense rallies too
CU moved to 2-0 under Coach Prime with a defensive masterpiece against Nebraska, forcing four turnovers and sending the Huskers out of town
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 9, 2023Three NFL Hall of Famers head to Boulder to support Coach Prime
Former Broncos TE Shannon Sharpe traveled in style, with his new debate partner Stephen A. Smith rolling along for the ride to see Coach Prime
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 9, 2023CU has massive throne on their sideline, may be used for big plays
The spectacular piece of art that is the CU throne could be used to celebrate a player who makes a big play, temporarily crowning him "king"
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 8, 2023United offers Travis Hunter and Coach Prime a plane with a hot tub
Right now everyone wants a piece of the CU pie, and that even includes major brands like United talking about Coach Prime and Travis Hunter
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 8, 2023Coors Field just hosted an “all-Husker reception” for Nebraska fans
This, of course, made a lot of people mad online; a viral tweet with the messaging on the scoreboard has nearly 500,000 views
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 7, 2023Peyton Manning goes on Pat McAfee, dishes on Russell Wilson
Peyton Manning and McAfee were teammates back in the day, and what better topic to discuss than how Russell Wilson can be fixed this season?
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 7, 2023For first time since 1996, CU football has sold out four home games
CU announced on Thursday that football tickets for both the CSU and USC games are gone, joining Nebraska and Stanford as sell-outs
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 7, 2023Report: CU suddenly “a contender” for No. 1 2025 high school QB
Bryce Underwood, a five-star out of Belleville, Michigan, is definitely interested in becoming the next QB at CU, with a visit happening soon
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 6, 2023Just like Coach Prime, Broncos QB Russell Wilson keeping receipts
We'll see if it works for Russell Wilson this year, with the journey to use those receipts starting on Sunday at home against the Raiders
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 6, 2023Peyton Manning admits casting for ‘Quarterback’ season 2 is tough
Former Broncos star Peyton Manning is the executive producer of 'Quarterback' and recently said locking guys down for season 2 has been hard