Overview
- In his first start, true freshman Julian Lewis went 22-of-35 for 299 yards and two touchdowns in a 29–22 loss at West Virginia.
- Deion Sanders recently removed play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, elevated Brett Bartolone, and instituted a media blackout for players and assistants.
- Colorado is 3-6 and must win its final games to reach bowl eligibility after consecutive blowout defeats to Utah and Arizona.
- TV interest has cooled, with the Nov. 1 Arizona loss averaging 374,000 viewers on FS1 and season averages near 2 million, down from roughly 4 million in 2024 and 6 million in 2023.
- Athletic director Rick George said he "supports Coach Prime 100%" and praised his efforts, as Sanders’ five-year, $54 million deal carries a reported ~$33.6 million buyout.