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Reports Position Ryan Staub to Start for Colorado at Houston in Big 12 Opener

Deion Sanders has not named a permanent QB, setting up a road exam against Houston’s elite defense.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Drelon Miller (6) carries for a touchdown in the second half against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos running back Dallan Hayden (7) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Ryan Staub is expected to take the first snap Friday at TDECU Stadium, though Deion Sanders has not confirmed a QB1.
  • Colorado has rotated Ryan Staub, Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis, with Staub flashing 7-of-10 passing for 157 yards and two touchdowns against Delaware.
  • Houston is 2-0 under Willie Fritz with a top-five defense allowing about 186 yards and 4.5 points per game through two weeks.
  • The matchup serves as a recruiting showcase in Texas, which Sanders called a “tremendous recruiting ground” for Colorado.
  • Kickoff is Friday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET in the programs’ first Big 12 meeting, and Colorado enters averaging 351.5 yards of offense.