Northwestern defeats Colorado, 41-7, in Deion Sanders' tough loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Northwestern soundly defeated Colorado, 41-7, on Saturday night in Evanston, Illinois, marking Deion Sanders' first loss of the season after a 2-0 start. Sanders described the game as a 'flat-out butt kicking,' attributing the defeat to turnovers and penalties. Colorado's players expressed their discontent about the game venue before kickoff. The loss leaves Colorado with a 2-1 record as they prepare to face Baylor in their upcoming Big 12 opener next week.
- •Northwestern wins 41-7 against Colorado.
- •Deion Sanders' team falls to 2-1 this season.
- •Key issues included turnovers and penalties.
- •Players complained about the game venue before kickoff.
- •Colorado faces Baylor in their next Big 12 game.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders, Colorado get thumped by Northwestern, 41-7
"Like Bill Belichick, Deion Sanders had led his college team to a somewhat unexpected 2-0 start in 2026.
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