Deion Sanders after Colorado's blowout loss to Oklahoma State: "I really don't understand it"

Deion Sanders, now in his fourth season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, was left perplexed following the team's recent blowout loss to Oklahoma State. The Buffs had started their season strong with an upset of Georgia Tech and a dominant win over Weber State. However, since then, their fortunes have taken a sharp turn. The Buffaloes have suffered five consecutive defeats, culminating in a 57-24 rout at the hands of Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Interestingly, Colorado had managed to lead the game at halftime, 24-23. But in the second half, the Cowboys outscored the Buffaloes 34-0, leaving Sanders bewildered. "We're so disciplined in this and that, and this and that, and every darn thing we do," Sanders lamented post-game, according to Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today. "But it seems like as soon as we go in the field, we're not disciplined.

I really don't understand it; we are disciplined in every area of this program, when it comes to academics, being on time, wearing the proper uniform, even our manners in the building. Everything. But when we get on the field at the most critical moments, we blow it." The latest loss might prompt another quarterback change, with Kaneal Sweetwyne replacing Isaac Wilson, who had supplanted Julian Lewis in September.

As a result, Colorado hasn't secured a Big 12 road victory since 2024, and they are currently 2-15 against Power Four conferences since December 2024.