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Ryan Staub Shines in Buffaloes' 31-7 Victory Over Delaware

9/7/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ryan Staub led the Colorado Buffaloes to a 31-7 win over Delaware, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Deion Sanders rotated three quarterbacks: Staub, Kaidon Salter, and Julian Lewis, with Staub excelling.
Salter struggled as a starter, while Lewis completed 2 of 4 passes for 8 yards in his debut.
Staub entered late in the second quarter, driving a touchdown and scoring again in the second half.
Colorado secured its first victory of the season after losing to Georgia Tech.

History

Historical Context

The Colorado Buffaloes football team, under coach Bill McCartney, achieved its only national championship in 1990, finishing with an 11-1 record and averaging 30.6 points per game. Today, the program is revitalized under Coach Deion Sanders, reflecting a trend in college football where teams strive to reclaim past successes, as demonstrated by their recent 31-7 victory over Delaware.

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Story summary

Ryan Staub led the Colorado Buffaloes to a 31-7 win over Delaware, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Deion Sanders rotated three quarterbacks: Staub, Kaidon Salter, and Julian Lewis, with Staub excelling.
Salter struggled as a starter, while Lewis completed 2 of 4 passes for 8 yards in his debut.
Staub entered late in the second quarter, driving a touchdown and scoring again in the second half.
Colorado secured its first victory of the season after losing to Georgia Tech.

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