Colorado faces challenges amid three-game losing streak under Deion Sanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Colorado enters its bye week after suffering a three-game losing streak, with all losses by double digits. In their latest defeat, the Buffaloes fell 29–7 to No. 12 Texas Tech, marking a significant downturn in performance following an initial strong start to the season. Coach Deion Sanders expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s offensive production and the quarterback situation remains uncertain after Julian Lewis was benched. Colorado's struggles have raised questions about the viability of their roster model as it navigates the challenges of the upcoming schedule, facing No. 12 Utah next.
- •Colorado is currently on a three-game losing streak.
- •The Buffaloes lost 29–7 against No. 12 Texas Tech.
- •Offensive struggles rank Colorado 124th in national scoring.
- •Julian Lewis has been benched amid quarterback issues.
- •Colorado plays No. 12 Utah next Saturday.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado’s Skid Renews Questions About Deion Sanders’s Roster Model
"Colorado enters its bye week on a three-game losing streak.
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