{
  "id": 12442663,
  "title": "Colorado’s Skid Renews Questions About Deion Sanders’s Roster Model",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/colorados-skid-renews-questions-about-deion-sanderss-roster-model-12442663",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/colorado-skid-questions-deion-sanders-transfer-approach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colorado's season kicked off with a surprising victory over Georgia Tech followed by a 52-21 home win against Weber State. However, optimism quickly shifted to concern as the Buffaloes entered a three-game losing streak, all losses by double-digits. The team is facing significant questions, particularly at quarterback, entering a bye week. Colorado initially led Texas Tech 7-3 but fell behind 26-0 in the second half due to turnovers and missed field goals. Coach Deion Sanders lamented the team's performance, stating bluntly, \"Seven points? You're not gonna win. Not gonna win.\" The offense has struggled, ranking 124th nationally in scoring. The Buffaloes signed five-star quarterback Julian Lewis as a potential successor to Shedeur Sanders but have since benched him in favor of younger brother Isaac Wilson, with mixed results. Sanders hinted at behind-the-scenes reasons for the change but avoided criticism. The team has undergone frequent roster changes, with around 42 transfers in and out each year, including transfers due to behavioral issues. Colorado has not had an NFL draft pick since 2025, with offensive lineman Jordan Seaton and wide receiver Omarion Miller transferring out after last season. The coaching staff has also seen significant turnover, with eight new on-field assistants in the current season alone. Despite Sanders's confidence in the team, particularly the defense, the roster issues and recent poor performance have raised questions about the viability of Sanders's roster model.",
  "summary": "Colorado enters its bye week on a three-game losing streak.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colorado Buffaloes lost three consecutive games by double digits.",
    "Quarterback struggles ranked 124th nationally in scoring.",
    "Frequent roster changes, 42 transfers annually, impact team stability."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Colorado’s Skid Renews Questions About Deion Sanders’s Roster Model",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/colorados-skid-renews-questions-about-deion-sanderss-roster-model",
        "published": "2026-10-06T18:38:40.000Z"
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  "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."
}