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Colorado Fans Won't Love This Deion Sanders Prediction

The Colorado Buffaloes’ recent struggles have reignited scrutiny over head coach Deion Sanders’ tenure after a dismal three-game losing streak, including a 29-7 defeat to Texas Tech. The loss was sealed by quarterback Isaac Wilson’s costly interception in his own end zone, which linebacker John Curry returned for a touchdown—a moment ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum called a defining failure.

Colorado’s offense has been stifled, managing just 27 points across the three losses to Northwestern, Baylor, and Texas Tech, raising doubts about Sanders’ ability to sustain the program’s success following the departures of star quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to the NFL. Finebaum, who initially doubted Sanders’ move to Colorado, now questions whether the coach can rebuild the team’s momentum without a clear offensive solution.

While Sanders has emphasized player development and hard work, the mounting criticism could force a reckoning. ESPN host Matt Barrie suggested the situation might end in an ‘amicable divorce,’ though no formal discussions have been reported.

With seven games remaining, Colorado’s future hinges on whether Sanders can turn the program around or if the coaching staff faces pressure to reconsider its direction.

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