Overview
- Colorado was hammered 52-17 by Arizona at Folsom Field, committing five turnovers and a season-high 14 penalties as Noah Fifita threw four touchdown passes.
- Sanders barred players from postgame interviews for the first time in his tenure and told reporters to direct criticism at him, then extended the blackout to players and assistants for the coming week, per beat reporter Brian Howell.
- The Buffaloes fell to 3-6 (1-5 Big 12) and must win their final three games to reach bowl eligibility, with the announced crowd of 48,223 the smallest of the Sanders era at home.
- Quarterback turmoil continued as Kaidon Salter was benched, Ryan Staub threw two interceptions, and true freshman Julian Lewis entered to toss a 59-yard touchdown; multiple reports say Lewis is expected to start at West Virginia.
- Across consecutive blowouts to Utah and Arizona, Colorado has been outscored 105-24, intensifying questions about discipline, turnovers, penalties and the program’s overall direction raised in national and local coverage.