Deion Sanders urges reporters to tell the truth after Colorado’s loss to Texas Tech

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders publicly challenged reporters to write the truth about his program following the Buffaloes’ 29‑7 loss to Texas Tech on Oct. 3, 2026, at Folsom Field in Boulder.

“You know what it is. If I say it, you’re gonna run with it, you know darn well what it is,” Sanders said. “Write it yourselves… it’s blatant… I’d respect ya’ll a lot more if you said it yourself.”

Sanders singled out the offensive line as the “one glaring problem” that has “disabling” the team, adding that the unit’s inability to protect the quarterback has forced him to shuffle the depth chart.

The loss left Colorado 2‑3 overall and winless in Big 12 play, with the Buffaloes averaging 394.2 total yards per game—14th out of 16 conference teams. Quarterback Isaac Wilson, who started for the first time, completed 26 of 55 passes for 290 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions, a 56.3 % completion rate over three appearances. Former four‑star recruit Julian “JuJu” Lewis, demoted last week, has posted a 47.7 % QBR with 733 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. Freshman Kaneal Sweetwyne has seen limited action, completing eight of 12 passes for 42 yards.

In addition to on‑field struggles, Sanders recently dismissed three players after incidents that included laughing in a rival locker room. The coach warned that continued “shenanigans” could further erode the program’s credibility.

Defensively, the Buffaloes performed better, but the offensive shortcomings have drawn increasing scrutiny from fans and donors. Sanders’ comments reflect a broader tension between the program’s high‑profile branding and the reality of its on‑field performance.

Looking ahead, Sanders said the staff will evaluate all three quarterbacks—Wilson, Sweetwyne and Lewis—before the next game against No. 13 Utah on Oct. 17. He reiterated that honest media coverage would earn his respect and help the program address its “specific position” problems.