Jason Whitlock criticizes Colorado’s offensive strategy for Isaac Wilson

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Jason Whitlock criticizes Colorado’s offensive strategy for Isaac Wilson
Summary

After Colorado's 29-7 loss to Texas Tech on October 3, Jason Whitlock questioned head coach Deion Sanders' offensive strategy for quarterback Isaac Wilson. In his first start, Wilson handled a heavy workload, with 44 passing attempts, 17 rushing attempts, and two receptions, contributing to 63 of Colorado's 80 offensive plays. Despite a promising start with an early touchdown, Wilson finished the game with three interceptions. This result left Colorado at 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big 12 play. Whitlock called for adjustments to ease Wilson's responsibilities in future games.

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  • •Isaac Wilson had 63 of Colorado's 80 offensive plays against Texas Tech.
  • •Wilson completed 26 of 44 passes for 290 yards and a touchdown.
  • •Whitlock compared Wilson's workload to NFL stars Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.
  • •Colorado's record is now 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big 12 play.
  • •Wilson's first start included three interceptions after a solid opening drive.
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Isaac Wilson’s first start for the Colorado Buffaloes came with a crowded job description: Throw the ball, run the ball, and even catch it, too. Jason Whitlock had a pretty obvious follow-up question: Was anybody else going to help? After Colorado’s 29-7 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Whitlock took aim at head coach Deion Sanders and an offensive approach that asked a quarterback making his first Colorado start to do just about everything.

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