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Third-String QB Ryan Staub Lifts Colorado to 31–7 Win as QB Battle Reopens

Deion Sanders now faces a renewed quarterback decision before next week's Big 12 opener at Houston.

Overview

  • Sanders followed a two-series plan for Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis, then switched to Ryan Staub and stayed with the hot hand.
  • Staub completed 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, hitting DeKalon Taylor from 21 yards before halftime and Sincere Brown for a 71-yard score to start the third quarter.
  • Salter started fast with a 9-yard rushing TD and finished 13-of-16 for 102 yards, while five-star recruit Lewis debuted at 2-of-4 for 8 yards in limited action.
  • Colorado's defense produced two takeaways with two fourth-down stops, and special teams added a blocked punt as the offense totaled 398 yards.
  • Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci threw for 312 yards with a touchdown and an interception as the Buffaloes evened their record at 1-1 ahead of Friday's trip to Houston.