Overview
- Deion Sanders shared a locker-room video on November 17 telling players to "finish strong" and challenging them to decide whether they are part of the solution.
- Colorado sits at 3-7 overall and 15th in the Big 12, leaving the Buffaloes ineligible for a bowl game this season.
- Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham praised Sanders’ impact, noting Colorado has won “300% more games” compared with the season before Sanders arrived.
- CU athletic director Rick George publicly stated, “I support Coach Prime 100%,” even as his previously announced June 2026 step-down leaves long-term dynamics unresolved.
- This year’s slide is tied to the departures of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, a scoring drop to 22.0 points per game, and persistent defensive issues including a 53-7 loss to Utah.