Colorado Football Coach Deion Sanders Defends Staff After Season-Opening Loss

The Colorado Buffaloes football team, led by coach Deion Sanders, endured a disappointing 27-20 loss to Georgia Tech in their 2025 season opener, with criticism aimed at offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur for conservative play-calling and concerns about clock management in the final moments. Sanders defended his coaching staff, emphasizing that the loss was not due to any single coach or player and that accountability lies with him as head coach. The Buffaloes' defense showed early promise by forcing turnovers but ultimately struggled to contain Georgia Tech's rushing attack, allowing nearly 400 rushing yards. Sanders advised Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning to be authentic and consistent in his performance, drawing from his own coaching experience with his sons. Amid the loss, Sanders acknowledged mistakes but maintained confidence in his team and coaching staff, highlighting the need to improve execution and reduce reliance on highlight plays by focusing on strength in the trenches. The Buffaloes now face the challenge of regrouping and improving balance on offense and defense for upcoming games.