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Deion Sanders addresses Colorado special teams breakdown against Texas Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Deion Sanders addresses Colorado special teams breakdown against Texas Tech
Summary

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders discussed a significant special teams blunder during their October 3 game against Texas Tech. A miscommunication led to eight players being fielded for a crucial field-goal block attempt, allowing Texas Tech to score a 52-yard field goal. Colorado's special teams issues contributed to a poor performance, including missed field goals and a failed fake punt. Following the loss to Texas Tech, Sanders indicated that personnel changes would be made on special teams as the team prepares to host No. 11 Utah on Saturday.

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  • •Colorado had only eight players on the field during critical moments.
  • •Sanders cites communication issues as the root of the error.
  • •The team faced a 29-7 loss with several failed special team attempts.
  • •Personnel changes are being implemented after the bye week.
  • •Colorado will face No. 11 Utah next at Folsom Field.
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  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders explains Colorado’s special teams blunder vs. Texas Tech
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Deion Sanders said a miscommunication between the field-goal and punt-block calls left Colorado short-handed against Texas Tech.

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