Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is confident the Buffaloes will recover from their first loss of the season, which came at the hands of Georgia Tech. The Buffaloes fell to the Yellow Jackets, 27-20, as Haynes King orchestrated the game-winning drive in the final minutes. Sanders, who has since moved on to the NFL, remains optimistic about the team’s prospects despite the loss, attributing their chances to the leadership of head coach Deion Sanders.
The team’s loss also marked the first game without Sanders and Heisman winner Travis Hunter, both of whom have since entered the NFL Draft. Sanders expressed his belief that the Buffaloes will find their footing, citing the strength of their coaching and the team’s opportunity to win the game. ‘They’ll figure things out. They have a great head coach,’ he wrote on X, expressing his unwavering support for his father’s coaching abilities.
Deion Sanders, who has been a constant presence at the helm of the Buffaloes, has not been without his son for any game in his coaching career, including their time at Jackson State and since assuming the head coaching role at Colorado. The team’s new starting quarterback, Kaidon Salter, performed with 159 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Dekalon Taylor, though the Buffaloes still fell short of a win.
Sanders also emphasized that the team had a legitimate chance to secure victory, rather than being dominated. ‘We could’ve won the game. It’s not like we had our butts kicked,’ he stated. ‘They ran the heck out of the ball. If we take advantage of the opportunities, I have a whole different mood up here right now.’ His comments reflect a resilient outlook for the Buffaloes as they continue their season.