Deion Sanders faces backlash over Colorado playbook incident response
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is under fire after he downplayed the discovery of the Buffaloes' offensive play script at a hotel bar prior to their game against Texas Tech. Texas Tech fans found the playbook on Friday night, prompting criticism of Sanders' handling of the situation. In his response, Sanders suggested that incidents like this occur at all levels of football and downplayed the impact, stating Colorado still scored on their first drive. Critics have labeled his response as lacking accountability, pointing to organizational oversights. The controversy adds to the scrutiny surrounding Colorado, which is currently 2-3 after a recent loss to Texas Tech.
- •Play script found by Texas Tech fans at hotel bar before game
- •Sanders downplays incident, stating such events happen in football
- •Critics call for greater accountability from Sanders and the program
- •Colorado lost to Texas Tech, dropping to 2-3 this season
- •Troy Renck emphasizes embarrassing lack of attention to detail
- 6:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Zero Accountability,’ ‘Terrible Answer’ — CFB Fans Rip Deion Sanders’ Response to Texas Tech Finding Colorado’s Playbook in Hotel Bar
"Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is facing criticism after his response to reports that the Buffaloes’ offensive play script was left behind at a hotel bar before their matchup against Texas Tech. The incident took place on Friday night, when Texas Tech fans staying at the same hotel came across the Buffaloes’ offensive plays.
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