Deion Sanders faces special teams issues during Colorado's game against Texas Tech

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Deion Sanders faces special teams issues during Colorado's game against Texas Tech
Summary

During the ongoing game against No. 12 Texas Tech, Colorado Buffaloes faced a critical moment when they were short on players during a field goal block attempt. After calling a timeout due to only eight players being on the field, Colorado returned with nine players. This confusion highlights a significant issue within the team as Deion Sanders currently lacks a dedicated special teams coordinator, relying instead on Jacob Heavers, a graduate assistant. The Buffaloes lead 7-3 at halftime, a surprising score considering their opponent's ranking.

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  • •Colorado leads Texas Tech 7-3 at halftime.
  • •Buffaloes were short on players twice during a field goal block.
  • •Deion Sanders does not have a special teams coordinator on staff.
  • •Jacob Heavers serves as a graduate assistant for special teams.
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  • 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders needs a special teams coordinator after 'too few men' during FG block
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The Buffs were short a few players twice.

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