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Deion Sanders explains Colorado's special teams issues against Texas Tech

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Deion Sanders explains Colorado's special teams issues against Texas Tech

Summary

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders addressed a significant special teams blunder during a recent game against Texas Tech. The Buffaloes appeared with only eight players for a field goal block attempt, resulting in a timeout. After addressing the situation, the team returned with nine players on the field. Sanders attributed the error to miscommunication regarding which special teams unit was called. The Buffaloes are currently struggling with a 2-3 season record and have lost both of their Big 12 conference games. They are set to face Utah next.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado lost to Texas Tech amid special teams confusion
•Sanders cited miscommunication for the player shortage during the game
•Buffaloes are 2-3 this season and 0-2 in Big 12 play
•The team is scheduled to play Utah next

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10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado’s Deion Sanders clarifies ridiculous special teams blunder during Texas Tech game

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The Colorado football team recently suffered a bad defeat at the hands of Texas Tech . Colorado had a bad special teams blunder in the game, where the team trotted out just eight players on the field for a field goal block. Colorado had to call a timeout, and then came out with just nine players. The Colorado football program has caught a lot of […] The post Colorado’s Deion Sanders clarifies ridiculous special teams blunder during Texas Tech game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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