The University of Colorado suffered a devastating defeat on Saturday at the hands of the Oregon Ducks, ending their impressive 3-0 start to the season. Head coach Deion Sanders, also known as “Coach Prime,” had transformed the program into one of the biggest stories in college football.
The Buffs had been receiving much attention, with their players showcasing their financial success, which likely motivated Oregon to want to humiliate them. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning clarified that his team was focused on substance rather than flash, stating that Colorado’s “Cinderella story” was over.
The game quickly turned ugly as Oregon dominated Colorado on both sides of the ball. The Ducks executed a well-planned fake punt in the second quarter, which seemed to be a turning point in the game. By halftime, Oregon had built a commanding 35-0 lead.
Deion Sanders responded to Dan Lanning’s “clicks and wins” comment following @CUBuffsFootball’s 42-6 loss to Oregon.
Coach Prime always telling it like it is:@On3sports x @On3Video pic.twitter.com/yolepv1WIW
— Nick Kosko (@nickkosko59) September 23, 2023
Lanning, who has shown disdain for Colorado in the past, expressed his desire to humiliate them even further, stating that he was not satisfied with the scoreline. Late in the third quarter, with a 42-0 lead, Oregon went for it on 4th and goal from the Colorado 5-yard line but came up short. After this failed attempt, they eased up a bit.
After the game, Sanders acknowledged the team’s poor performance, crediting Oregon’s coaches for their preparation. He admitted that the Buffs had been outplayed in all phases of the game and that the fake punt by Oregon had set them on a path to victory.
Sanders also addressed Lanning’s comments about “clicks,” stating that he doesn’t say things just for attention. He emphasized that this was the worst the team would be and that they would only improve from there.
In conclusion, the University of Colorado suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the Oregon Ducks. Head coach Deion Sanders acknowledged the team’s shortcomings and attributed their loss to Oregon’s superior coaching and execution.
Despite the setback, Sanders remained optimistic about the future, expressing confidence that the team would bounce back and improve.