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Colorado Buffaloes Stumble Again, Fall to BYU 24-21

9/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Colorado Buffaloes lost 24-21 to BYU, dropping to 2-3 and 0-2 in the Big 12 Conference.
Head coach Deion Sanders said the moment felt "too big" for some players and urged consistency.
Colorado Buffaloes led 14-0 but did not score in the fourth and finished with an interception.
Quarterback Kaidon Salter acknowledged overextending himself during plays, contributing to the loss.

History

Historical Context

The Colorado Buffaloes, under head coach Bill McCartney, achieved an impressive 11-1 record in 1990, culminating in a national championship and a victory in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame. In contrast, the current team, led by Deion Sanders, struggles to maintain leads, highlighting a significant decline from their historic success and complicating their quest for a return to prominence in college football.

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Story summary

Colorado Buffaloes lost 24-21 to BYU, dropping to 2-3 and 0-2 in the Big 12 Conference.
Head coach Deion Sanders said the moment felt "too big" for some players and urged consistency.
Colorado Buffaloes led 14-0 but did not score in the fourth and finished with an interception.
Quarterback Kaidon Salter acknowledged overextending himself during plays, contributing to the loss.

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