Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was asked whether he believes his job is on the line following the Buffaloes’ 20-10 loss to Arizona State on Saturday night, but Coach Prime made it clear that his focus remains on his players rather than his own future.
With Colorado struggling to find consistency in Big 12 play, questions about the direction of the program have become increasingly difficult to ignore.
But Sanders wasn’t interested in discussing his job security.
“I don’t think about that. I’m not here for my job, I’m here for these young men,” Sanders said.
“I’m not built like that. I’m really not. I’m really, really not. I want these kids to graduate, to provoke change in their communities, in their lives, in their families. I ain’t worried about me. I’m good. I’m not worried about me. I’m worried about others.”
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Colorado Falls to 3-6 After Arizona State Loss
Colorado dropped to 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Big 12 play following Saturday’s loss in Tempe, putting the Buffaloes in danger of missing a bowl game.
The Buffaloes were shut out in the first half and trailed 17-0 at halftime. Colorado managed just 103 total yards before the break and didn’t pick up its first first down until midway through the second quarter.
Quarterback Isaac Wilson finished 20-of-31 for 248 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while Colorado managed just 64 rushing yards.
The Buffaloes showed some life in the second half, cutting the deficit to 20-10 on Wilson’s touchdown pass to Joseph Williams, but the comeback fell short.
The loss was particularly disappointing after Colorado snapped a five-game losing streak with a 27-24 overtime victory over Kansas State the previous week.
Deion Sanders Facing Questions About Colorado’s Future
The Buffaloes are now 19-27 under Sanders since he arrived in Boulder ahead of the 2023 season.
After an impressive 2024 campaign, when Colorado went 9-4 and finished tied for first place in the Big 12 standings, the program has struggled to maintain that momentum.
The quarterback situation has been a major issue this season, with Wilson taking over for Julian Lewis following Colorado’s blowout loss to Northwestern in September.
Sanders also acknowledged the disappointing results following Saturday’s game.
“The fan base deserves better. They really do,” Sanders said.
Colorado now faces an uphill battle to reach bowl eligibility, needing to win its final three games. And the schedule doesn’t get any easier, with No. 17 Houston coming to Boulder next weekend.
Sanders may not be worried about his job security, but with another losing season looming, it’s fair to wonder how much patience Colorado’s administration and fan base will have moving forward.
