Deion Sanders Doesn’t Hold Back After Colorado Buffaloes’ Loss to Houston Cougars
The Colorado Buffaloes were thoroughly outplayed on Saturday night, suffering a significant defeat to a fired-up Houston Cougars team. After the 36-20 loss, Coach Deion Sanders faces some tough reflection, as there’s little optimism for the future of the team at the moment. 
The Buffaloes faced a series of challenges during their road trip to Houston, with little to show for their efforts. Coach Sanders, known for his candidness, didn’t shy away from taking responsibility for the tough loss, but his words seemed to have lost some weight as the season progresses. With a 1-2 record and an easier opponent, the Wyoming Cowboys, on the horizon, a return to Big 12 contention feels like a distant hope.
The Buffaloes lack a clear identity and, even without considering their intangible issues, fail to match the talent of top-tier Power Five teams. Quarterback Ryan Staub had a rough night, not entirely aided by his surroundings but not providing the same spark that he did in his previous start. Colorado’s offense gained just 87 yards in the second half, while their defense couldn’t stop Houston.
Coach Sanders didn’t hold back when discussing Staub’s performance, taking accountability for the team’s struggles but leaving many questions unanswered when it came to the quarterback position.
Opening Remarks:
“It wasn’t good. I’m at a loss for words,” Sanders admitted. “I never would’ve expected this after the way we prepared this week. I take full responsibility for what happened out there. That wasn’t football.”
“We need to improve in every aspect. We need to better prepare our players. We just have to do better, period,” Sanders added.
On Ryan Staub’s Performance:
“Staub didn’t play well. I saw what you saw. That wasn’t his best, to say the least.”
On Defensive Struggles:
“When you give up 200 yards rushing, it’s not going to lead to a win. We need to control the ball better to prevent the opposing team from having time of possession,” Sanders noted.
On Improving Moving Forward, Especially on Defense:
“We’re not struggling; we’re getting our butts kicked. No need to sugarcoat it,” Sanders declared.
“Players aren’t making plays. We got a sack, missed a sack… you can’t allow big plays.”
On the Team’s Offensive Identity Issues:
“I feel like we have the players to be physical and run the football effectively,” Sanders emphasized.
On Night Games:
“We tend to get our butts kicked at night… maybe because we’re a morning practice team. We’ve tried adjusting the schedule to help the players’ bodies adjust, give them more rest, and better sleep patterns, but it’s still not working.”
On the Quarterback Situation:
“I have no idea. Right now, I’m focused on what happened and figuring out how we can prevent it from happening again. I’m analyzing what I can do better,” Sanders concluded.
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