Colorado’s Skid Renews Questions About Deion Sanders’s Roster Model

Colorado's college football team began their season with a surprising victory over Georgia Tech, followed by a strong home win against Weber State. However, the optimism quickly faded as Colorado entered a three-game losing streak, each loss by a double-digit margin. The team's main concern lies with their quarterback position, where Deion Sanders, the coach, acknowledged the struggles during their loss to Texas Tech.

The offense, ranked 124th nationally in scoring, has been a significant issue throughout the season. Quarterback Julian Lewis, once seen as a potential successor to Shedeur Sanders, has been benched and replaced by Isaac Wilson, the younger brother of NFL quarterback Zach Wilson. Despite Sanders' cryptic remarks, the future of the quarterback room remains uncertain.

Colorado has maintained a high level of roster management, adding and losing around 42 transfers each year, which has led to a revolving door of players. This frequent turnover, coupled with coaching changes, has hindered the development of a stable team identity and culture. With no players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft and key draft-eligible players transferring out, Colorado faces an uncertain future.

Despite coach Sanders' confidence in the team, the recent losses have brought a sense of discomfort and unease to the program.