UPDATE: The Colorado Buffaloes faced a shocking defeat against the Utah Utes, losing 53-7 on October 25, 2025, at Rice-Eccles Stadium. This marks one of the most devastating losses for head coach Deion Sanders since taking over the program.
Sanders, visibly frustrated, stated, “This is bad. This is probably the worst beating I’ve ever had, except for when my momma whooped me as a kid.” His comments reflect the gravity of the situation as the Buffs struggled on both offense and defense throughout the game.
Utah dominated with a staggering 422 rushing yards and a total of 587 yards in offensive play. In stark contrast, Colorado managed a mere 140 total yards. Sanders emphasized, “You ain’t winning (with that).”
Colorado’s performance highlighted glaring issues, particularly on special teams, which allowed a fake punt and had a punt blocked. “All three phases, we got our butts kicked,” Sanders added, acknowledging the comprehensive nature of the defeat.
This loss drops Sanders’ record to 16-17 in his three seasons at Colorado, with the team now standing at 3-5, 1-4 Big 12 this season. Unlike previous defeats, where the Buffs showed competitive spirit, this game left fans and players questioning the team’s identity and leadership.
Sanders took responsibility, saying, “Well that starts with me. It starts with the coaching staff.” He expressed a sense of urgency to address the issues, stating, “It’ll be addressed and it’ll be addressed even more until I get it all out of me.”
The Buffs came into this game with some momentum after a 24-17 victory over then-No. 22 Iowa State on October 11, 2025. However, the extra preparation did not translate to on-field success against a powerful Utah team, which was led by true freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin, who racked up 291 total yards and three touchdowns.
Sanders noted the lack of preparation despite a rigorous practice week. “The way we practiced, the way we prepared, there’s no way that should have happened,” he said, indicating his disbelief at the team’s poor performance.
As the Buffs regroup for their upcoming game against Arizona in Boulder on Saturday, the urgency to correct their course is palpable. Sanders’ post-game message to the team, while not recalled in detail, was described as anything but pleasant. “We gotta figure this out like now. Now,” he concluded, highlighting the critical need for immediate improvement.
The defeat stands as a wake-up call for the Buffs as they seek to turn their season around. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the team responds in the coming days.
