Deion Sanders Challenges the Accuracy of QB Speculations

Then Staub entered and delivered exceptionally; he completed 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to claim the victory over Delaware. His performance has since raised questions as to whether Coach Prime might make QB adjustment for the conference debut. That outing sparked questions about whether Sanders might shake things up for the conference debut.

Thamel’s report on Tuesday morning fueled the fire, citing that Staub would indeed start against the Cougars, benching Salter after just two games. “Staub’s emergence from third-stringer to starter over Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter and highly-regarded freshman Julian Lewis comes as surprise. When asked about the future at quarterback in the postgame, Deion Sanders said: ‘I’m not lost for direction.'”

A recent statement from David Ubben shared by On3 on X reports that Sanders made it clear he hasn’t finalized or announced any decision: “Deion Sanders on the report that Ryan Staub is his new starting QB: ‘In today’s media, we don’t care about being correct anymore. We just want to be first.’ Said Staub has been taking the majority of first-team reps, however.”

Deion Sanders on the report that Ryan Staub is his new starting QB: “In today’s media, we don’t care about being correct anymore. We just want to be first.”

That leaves it up to interpretation, implying that the coach is playing his cards close to his vest in weighing possibilities. Salter’s dual-threat approach provided experience, but early-season action has not jelled for him. Lewis has blue-chip potential in the long term, but his inexperience catches up with him.

Staub’s unexpected eruption, like a David vs. Goliath tale Sanders himself likened to the film “Rudy,” has provided competition where there was minimal to start. The Buffaloes stand at 1-1 following their difficult week one loss to Georgia Tech, 20-27, so this matchup with Houston will become imperative for Big 12 momentum.

Friday draws near, and the question remains, having everyone curious about who will be making the snaps under center.