Colorado Falls in Season-Opener at Home – Buffs Look Ahead to Delaware |

Описание: In a heartbreaking 27–20 loss to Georgia Tech on August 29, the Colorado Buffaloes dropped their season opener at Folsom Field. Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King exploded for 156 rushing yards and three touchdowns, carrying 47 times for 320 ground yards overall, all while Colorado held them scoreless in the first quarter despite forcing three early turnovers
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Colorado relied on Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter, who completed 17-of-28 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown, and added a rushing score, but missed key opportunities late. Despite having two timeouts in the final minute, the Buffs failed to stop the clock and were forced into a last-second Hail Mary attempt that fell short
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Head Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders faced criticism for clock management and timeout strategy. Sanders defended his decisions while expressing optimism about the team’s growth this season—a journey he continues while recovering from offseason health challenges
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🔭 What’s Coming Up: Buffaloes vs Delaware

The Buffaloes shift focus to Delaware, hosting the Blue Hens Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET at Folsom Field, with TV coverage on Fox
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. The game marks a milestone—the collegiate debut of five-star true freshman quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis, though Kaidon Salter is expected to remain the primary starter. LSU-style timing makes this the right moment for Lewis to see snaps, per Coach Prime
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At just 17 years old, Lewis will be among the youngest players in program history. The coaching staff emphasized that both quarterbacks will see the field, though as of now Salter retains the first-team role