Overview
- Sanders called the 53-7 defeat at Utah the worst loss of his college coaching career, with the Utes outgaining Colorado 587-140 and rushing for 422 yards.
- Colorado is 3-5 (1-4 Big 12) and must win three of its final four to reach bowl eligibility, with Arizona visiting Folsom Field on Saturday as a 4.5-point favorite.
- After reviewing the film, Sanders warned his team they provided a "blueprint" for opponents by failing against pressure, as Utah recorded seven sacks and smothered the offense.
- Sanders said, "flush the darn toilet" and move on, but did not announce staff or quarterback changes, even as local insiders and former coaches question leadership and scheme.
- Addressing a wave of coach firings, Sanders criticized a culture of impatience with a blunt analogy, while underscoring his own urgency by sleeping at the team facility.