Overview
- Outgoing athletic director Rick George posted that Sanders’ seat is “not hot” and will shift into an advisory role after stepping down at the end of the academic year.
- Sanders told reporters he is the “right man” for the job and asked for more time after admitting transfer-portal evaluation mistakes this offseason.
- Colorado is 3-7 and bowl ineligible, with Arizona State visiting Saturday at 8 p.m. ET before a regular-season finale at Kansas State.
- Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis has drawn praise for his development after starting against West Virginia and throwing for 299 yards and two touchdowns.
- Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham offered support by urging perspective on Sanders’ progress, while some Big 12 coaches and evaluators criticized Colorado’s roster construction.