Colorado Buffaloes Suffer Third Big 12 Loss, Deion Sanders Calls Performance Disappointing

The Colorado Buffaloes, led by coach Deion Sanders, suffered a 35-21 loss to TCU in Fort Worth, marking another frustrating defeat characterized by blown leads and critical errors. Quarterback Kaidon Salter struggled significantly, throwing three first-half interceptions and facing criticism for inconsistent play, highlighting a broader issue of the team's failure to capitalize on opportunities and poor situational execution. Sanders expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need for leadership both on and off the field and challenging his team and coaching staff to improve preparation and performance in critical moments. A pivotal sequence late in the first half saw Colorado lose momentum after a controversial offensive penalty followed by a special teams mistake, which directly led to TCU's game-winning touchdown. The Buffaloes have now lost multiple games after holding double-digit leads, suggesting systemic problems in maintaining focus and execution under pressure. Despite the setbacks, there is an ongoing debate about whether to continue with Salter as quarterback or to develop younger players like freshman Julian Lewis to build for the future.