Deion Sanders offered a stark, unfiltered assessment of Colorado’s 2026 campaign following a 20-10 defeat to Arizona State on Saturday. The head coach abandoned his usual bravado, telling reporters, “The season don’t look good… I’m not crazy. I can see clearly.” Sanders emphasized his frustration with the team’s inability to close out tight contests, stating, “I’m not a loser by any means, and I hate the fact that we’re coming up on the short end of these games.” The candid admission marks a significant shift in tone as the Buffaloes navigate a season defined by consistent underperformance.
Coach Prime admits Buffaloes are struggling after 20-10 loss to Arizona State
The loss drops Colorado to 3-6, capping a disastrous stretch where the team has lost six of its last seven games after an initial 2-0 start. Offensively, the Buffaloes remain the worst in the Big 12, averaging just 21.0 points per game through eight contests. Saturday’s performance highlighted these systemic issues, as Colorado was held scoreless in the first half and failed to find the end zone until trailing 20-3 with under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The lack of offensive production has become a critical barrier to competitiveness in the conference.
This season represents a sharp decline from Sanders’ second year in Boulder, where Colorado posted a 9-4 record in 2024. Since then, the program has gone just 6-15 over two seasons, raising serious questions about roster depth and strategic execution. With the season effectively over for bowl eligibility and conference standing, Sanders’ honest reflection signals a potential period of rebuilding. The Buffaloes must now address their offensive stagnation and defensive lapses to restore credibility to the program before the 2027 cycle begins.
Source: Bleacher Report
