Sanders Accepts Blame After Back-to-Back Blowouts

Colorado suffered back-to-back blowouts — a 53-7 loss at Utah followed by a 52-17 home defeat to Arizona — dropping the Buffaloes to 3-6 (1-5 Big 12) and all but eliminating realistic bowl hopes. Head coach Deion Sanders publicly took full responsibility, barred players from postgame media and told reporters to “come at me,” while questions about his leadership and job security have intensified. The game highlighted quarterback instability, though five-star freshman Julian Lewis (9-of-17, 121 yards, TD against Arizona) impressed and is widely reported to be expected to start vs. West Virginia. The collapse played out in front of an emotional presence from Shedeur Sanders at Folsom Field, and attendance visibly thinned as turnovers and poor execution mounted. With three games remaining, Sanders said he must fix the issues as boosters, fans and pundits evaluate whether the Coach Prime era can be salvaged.