{
  "id": 11458257,
  "title": "Deion Sanders faces fan criticism after Colorado loss to Baylor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/deion-sanders-faces-fan-criticism-after-colorado-loss-to-baylor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/deion-sanders-faces-fan-criticism-143000146.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deion Sanders faced fan criticism after Colorado's 23-13 loss to Baylor in their Big 12 matchup. The defeat marked two straight losses for the Buffaloes, putting Sanders and the team under renewed scrutiny. Key factors in the loss included quarterback changes, special teams struggles, penalties, and late-game execution. Colorado trailed Baylor 23-13 after the Buffaloes scored touchdowns and a field goal in the final minutes. Quarterback Isaac Wilson replaced Julian Lewis at halftime, contributing 156 passing yards and 2 sacks. Joseph Williams was Colorado's leading receiver with 127 yards on 11 catches, including a key 49-yard pass. Baylor's punt returns gave them a significant field-position advantage, averaging 18.6 yards across 7 returns. Colorado committed 9 penalties for 82 yards, while Baylor had 10 penalties for 84 yards. The Buffaloes failed to convert 3 of their 15 third-down opportunities and were 0-for-2 on fourth down. Baylor's quarterback DJ Lagway returned from an ankle injury and completed 19 of 39 passes for 221 yards, including the game-winning touchdown to Jadon Porter. Sanders defended the team, stating Colorado was better than its 2-2 record suggested, but acknowledged the program needed to determine why its results were different.",
  "summary": "Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock.com Colorado faces questions after Baylor defeat Colorado’s 23-13 loss to Baylor has put Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes under renewed attention after back-to-back defeats. The quarterback change, special-teams struggles, penalties, and late-game execution became major talking points after the game. Colorado is now 2-2 overall and 0-1 in Big 12 play. The team…",
  "key_points": [
    "Deion Sanders faces fan criticism following Colorado's 23-13 loss to Baylor.",
    "Baylor's punt returns provided a significant field-position advantage, averaging 18.6 yards."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘Didn’t allow it’ – Deion Sanders reveals he was close to playing for the Atlanta Hawks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/didnt-allow-it-deion-sanders-reveals-he-was-close-to-playing-for-the",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:40:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}