Colorado suffers heavy loss to Northwestern after pre-game trash talk
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Colorado Buffaloes faced a decisive 41-7 defeat against Northwestern at Ryan Field on September 19, 2026. Prior to the game, Colorado players made derogatory comments about the temporary stadium setup, which may have added to their downfall. The Buffaloes struggled to execute their offensive game plan, leading coach Deion Sanders to label the performance a 'butt kicking.' With a record of 2-1, Colorado prepares to face Baylor in their Big 12 opener next week.
- •Colorado lost to Northwestern 41-7 in non-conference play.
- •Players taunted the temporary stadium conditions before kickoff.
- •Coach Sanders described the loss as a significant setback.
- •Colorado's record drops to 2-1 after this defeat.
- •The Buffaloes will face Baylor next for their Big 12 opener.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado: Buffaloes players caught talking trash about Northwestern crowd before losing by 34 points
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado football players trash talk backfires after blowout loss at Northwestern
"Head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes faced a tough setback after suffering a humiliating 41-7 blowout loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday night. Sanders did not hold back in his postgame comments , acknowledging the defeat as a “flat-out butt-kicking” and tipping his cap to opposing coaches David Braun and Chip Kelly. The […] The post Colorado: Buffaloes players caught talking trash about Northwestern crowd before losing by 34 points appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Buffs got smacked back to end non-conference play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:52 PMColorado: Buffaloes players caught talking trash about Northwestern crowd before losing by 34 points
Head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes faced a tough setback after suffering a humiliating 41-7 blowout loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday night. Sanders did not hold back in his postgame comments , acknowledging the defeat as a “flat-out butt-kicking” and tipping his cap to opposing coaches David Braun and Chip Kelly. The […] The post Colorado: Buffaloes players caught talking trash about Northwestern crowd before losing by 34 points appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:08 PMColorado football players trash talk backfires after blowout loss at Northwestern
The Buffs got smacked back to end non-conference play.
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