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Deion Sanders’ Colorado team struggles after heavy loss to Northwestern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 6:51 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Deion Sanders’ Colorado team struggles after heavy loss to Northwestern

Summary

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a 41–7 loss to Northwestern in Week 3 of the 2026 season. After starting 2–0, the team has faced criticism, with former analyst Bomani Jones stating that the promise of Deion Sanders as head coach is over. The Buffaloes, coming off a disappointing 3–9 season in 2025 and facing a 0.9% chance of qualifying for the playoffs, have a chance to rebound in their next game against Baylor. Jones expressed doubts about Sanders’ ability to communicate his approach to the players effectively.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado started the season 2–0 before losing to Northwestern.
•Bomani Jones criticized Sanders' coaching effectiveness after the loss.
•The Buffaloes finished 3–9 in 2025 after a promising 9–4 in 2024.
•Colorado has a 0.9% chance of making the 12-team playoff.
•Next, they will play against the Baylor Bears.

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6:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The Promise of What Deion Sanders Could’ve Been is Over’ — Ex-ESPN Analyst Makes It Clear Coach Prime’s Colorado Stint Is Done

What they're saying

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The Colorado Buffaloes have been on a bit of a roller-coaster journey through three weeks of the 2026 college football season. Deion Sanders’ team started the year with momentum, stringing together a 2–0 opening run before hitting a massive wall in Week 3, suffering an ugly 41–7 blowout loss to Northwestern.
— Yahoo Sports

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