Colorado 53-7 Loss Intensifies Pressure on Sanders

Colorado lost 53-7 at Utah, trailing 43-0 at halftime after managing just three first downs and minus-18 yards while Utah piled up 398 total yards, in what was one of Deion Sanders’ worst outings and the worst loss in the 72-game rivalry. Sanders said the evaluation starts with him and accepted responsibility but resisted immediate staff firings, instead promising tests and tweaks. Pressure has intensified on assistants, with offensive play-calling under particular scrutiny and defensive coordinator Robert Livingston’s honeymoon fading. Media and fans have raised questions about Sanders’ health and long-term commitment, and Colorado’s recruiting class is now ranked No. 68. The backlash is complicated by Sanders’ five-year, $54 million extension, and the Buffaloes are 3-5 and must win three of their final four games to reach bowl eligibility.