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Shedeur Sanders surprised his pops, Deion Sanders, ahead of Colorado’s big game against Arizona on Saturday (November 1). He also stayed for the game at Folsom Field.

College Football News / Sporting News / September 20

Colorado faces quarterback carousel after Shedeur Sanders’ departure

Colorado football is in a quarterback shuffle after Shedeur Sanders’ NFL departure. Can Kaidon Salter, Ryan Staub, or Julian Lewis step up for Coach Prime?

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 18

Week 4 Big 12 Previews: Utah-Texas Tech a Title Preview?

Saturday’s matchup in Salt Lake City is arguably Utah’s biggest game since joining the Big 12. The only comparable contest came last year versus Oklahoma State.

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Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / September 15

Buffs notes: Inefficient third downs hurting CU

Regardless of who plays quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes going forward, third down efficiency will be a key. Following a 36-20 loss at Houston on Friday night, head coach Deion Sanders said he had “no idea” who would start at quarterback when the Buffs host Wyoming on Saturday at Folsom Field (8:15 p.m., ESPN).

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 13

Deion Sanders Addresses Ryan Staub's Setback, Colorado Buffaloes Quarterback Uncertainty

The Colorado Buffaloes are a team with more questions than answers through three games. Looking for an elusive answer, coach Deion Sanders tabbed quarterback Ryan Staub to start Friday's Big 12 Conference opener against the Houston Cougars.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 13

Colorado Quarterback Ryan Staub’s Struggles Highlight Buffaloes' Offensive Woes

The Colorado Buffaloes turned in one of their slowest outings of the season in a 36-20 loss to the Houston Cougars. From the start, the game never really felt within reach for Coach Deion Sanders’ team as they struggled to get settled.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / September 13

Buffs notes: Ryan Staub starts, struggles in loss to Houston

HOUSTON – Ryan Staub had the magic touch at Folsom Field last week. In the Houston heat, Colorado’s sophomore quarterback melted. “Staub didn’t play well,” CU head coach Deion Sanders said after the Buffaloes’ 36-20 loss to Houston at TDECU Stadium on Friday night.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 13

Three Main Takeaways From Colorado’s Tough Loss to Houston

The Colorado Buffaloes opened Big 12 Conference play with an opportunity to make a statement on the road. Instead, they leave Houston with a tough 36–20 loss to the Cougars, dropping Colorado to 1–2 overall and 0–1 in conference play, a setback that underscores just how much talent the Buffs have lost.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 13

What Colorado Buffaloes' Ryan Staub Said After Underwhelming Start At Houston Cougars

Quarterback Ryan Staub's first start in two years was a stinker. Going up against a fairly average Houston Cougars squad, the Colorado Buffaloes' offense struggled to find consistency, and coordinator Robert Livingston's defense couldn't find answers throughout an embarrassing 36-20 loss on Friday evening.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / September 12

CU Buffs dominated in Big 12 opener at Houston

HOUSTON – Colorado may not have solved its quarterback problem, and that’s hardly the only issue plaguing the Buffaloes. On Friday, sophomore Ryan Staub took over as the starting quarterback, but the Buffs struggled on offense and were dominated on defense in a humbling 36-20 loss against Houston at TDECU Stadium.

College Football News / Bleacher Report / September 12

Watch: Ryan Staub had OT Jordan Seaton impressed

College Football News / BYU Cougars on SI / September 12

Five Games for BYU Fans to Watch During the Bye Week

The BYU football program has the weekend off as they prepare to take on East Carolina next week. Even though the Cougars won't be in action, there are a few relevant games for BYU fans to watch over the college football weekend, beginning with two Friday night contests.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 12

Colorado Quarterback Ryan Staub Reveals How Loyalty to Buffaloes Paid Off

Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub is reportedly set to start on Friday night when the Colorado Buffaloes take on Houston, opening Big 12 Conference play between the two programs.

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College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 12

Colorado vs. Houston Injuries to Watch: How Missing Players Impact Matchup

The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for their toughest matchup of the season so far, a Friday night road test against the Houston Cougars. After handling Delaware last week, this feels like the first real measuring stick of the year.

College Football News / Sporting News / September 12

Fired Buffs coach kept Ryan Staub at Colorado after Shedeur Sanders’ transfer

Former Colorado Buffaloes football interim coach and offensive coordinator Mike Sanford helped keep Ryan Staub in Boulder through the Shedeur Sanders era.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Colorado vs. Houston Prediction: Buffs to Start New QB Against Cougars

The Colorado quarterback competition was believed to be between transfer Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis all offseason. But two games into the 2025 campaign, coach Deion Sanders is turning to Ryan Staub to start under center Friday at Houston in the Big 12 opener.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / September 11

QB Controversy for Colorado Buffaloes: Meet Ryan Staub

For most programs, Week 2 games against FCS opponents don’t stir much drama. But in Boulder, Colorado’s 31–7 win over Delaware didn’t just pad the win column, it cracked the door wide open for what could be a major shift at the quarterback position.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 11

Week 3 Big 12 Previews: Arizona Gets First Test vs. K-State

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Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / September 10

Why surprising Colorado QB choice can take advantage of opportunity

The Colorado Buffaloes made a somewhat surprising choice at starting quarterback for this week's game against Houston.

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College Football News / Houston Cougars on SI / September 10

Colorado's Perceived Indecision at QB Could Be A Major Challenge For Houston

For most of his coaching career, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has had an easy decision at the quarterback position. In 2017, he became the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian High School, where his son Shedeur was the primary passer.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / September 9

Sanders hasn't publicly backed this QB yet, but signs are there

Deion Sanders hasn't publicly backed this QB yet, but the signs are there

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9

Reports: Colorado to start QB Ryan Staub vs. Houston

Ryan Staub will be Colorado's starting quarterback Friday night at Houston, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Staub was third on the depth chart before coming off the bench to lead Saturday's victory against Delaware.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Heartland College Sports / September 9

Colorado Just Made a Stunning QB Decision

Colorado is making a surprising change at quarterback heading into its Big 12 opener, and it’s not the move anyone expected. Instead of sticking with veteran Kaidon Salter or turning to five-star freshman Julian Lewis, the Buffaloes are giving the nod to Ryan Staub for Friday night’s game at Houston.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / September 9

Deion Sanders makes bold move to jumpstart Colorado offense

It didn't take long for Colorado Buffaloes to make a drastic change.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 8

Delaware Shows Flashes, Falls 31‑7 to Colorado

The Delaware Blue Hens (1-1) fell in their first FBS vs. FBS matchup 31-7 against the Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. Early in the second quarter, Delaware trailed 10-0.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 7

Show Staubber: How Quarterback Ryan Staub's 'Dream' Revamped Colorado Buffaloes' Reality

Tension turned to confusion. Confusion turned to fear. Fear turned to shock. Shock turned to elation. Elation turned to a stadium of students chanting "Q-B-1!

Colorado Buffaloes News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / September 7

What Colorado Buffaloes' Ryan Staub Said After Eye-Opening Performance Against Delaware

BOULDER — With all of the attention focused on Kaidon Salter and Julian "JuJu" Lewis, Ryan Staub ended up stealing the show in the Colorado Buffaloes' 31-7 win over the Delaware Blue Hens on Saturday.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

Ryan Staub, QB carousel lead Colorado past Delaware

Ryan Staub completed 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns to lead Colorado to a 31-7 win over Delaware on Saturday in Boulder, Colo. Colorado (1-1) rotated quarterbacks, with Kaidon Salter starting and Julian Lewis and Staub also seeing action.