'It's on me:' Deion Sanders doesn't let Colorado players talk to reporters after latest blowout loss

Following a significant 52-17 defeat to Arizona, no Colorado players spoke to the media, as head coach Deion Sanders took full responsibility. Sanders stated, "Don't attack the coordinators, come at me. Don’t attack the players. Come at me. This is me." The loss marked a second consecutive blowout for Colorado, who previously fell 53-7 to Utah. The Buffaloes struggled with five turnovers and 14 penalties during the game against the Wildcats.

Sanders dismissed the notion that his team had mentally "checked out" despite falling to a 1-5 record in Big 12 play and 3-6 overall. The team must win its remaining games against West Virginia, Arizona State, and Kansas State to qualify for a bowl game. In the lead-up to the Arizona game, Sanders reportedly did not leave the football facility, focusing on improvements after the Utah loss.

Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis saw playing time after the game was out of reach, maintaining his red