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Reports Point to Ryan Staub Starting for Colorado as Deion Sanders Withholds Confirmation

Coach Deion Sanders has not named a starter, emphasizing a move toward one settled quarterback after practice reps shifted to Staub.

Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub (16) calls for the ball in the second half against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Colorado is expected to start Ryan Staub at Houston on Friday, a claim echoed by multiple outlets.
  • Sanders publicly pushed back on the reports and said he hasn’t made a final decision, though Staub has taken most first-team reps this week.
  • Staub, previously third-string, changed the quarterback conversation by going 7-of-10 for 157 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-7 win over Delaware.
  • The preseason plan centered on transfer Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis, with Salter starting Week 1 and all three quarterbacks rotating against Delaware.
  • Sanders said he aims to avoid a rotation and settle on one quarterback as Colorado heads into its Big 12 road game at Houston.