Deion Sanders Makes Blunt Confession After Failed Colorado Fake Punt vs. Texas Tech

Deion Sanders took responsibility for the Colorado Buffaloes’ failed fake punt in the third quarter against Texas Tech. The decision came as the Buffaloes struggled after halftime.

Colorado could not score in the second half and eventually lost 29-7. The failed fake punt was one of several mistakes that hurt the team after the break.

Deion Sanders reacts to Colorado’s costly mistakes

Colorado led Texas Tech 7-3 at halftime before Texas Tech rallied for a victory. Isaac Wilson led Colorado 75 yards on the opening drive, which ended with Joseph Williams catching an 8-yard touchdown pass for a 7-0 lead. Texas Tech later cut the deficit to 7-3 with a field goal before halftime.

The Buffaloes could not hold onto their lead in the second half. In the third quarter, the Buffaloes faced 4th-and-7 from their own 46-yard line and called a fake punt. The attempt failed, and Deion Sanders took responsibility for the decision.

Bleacher Report wrote in its caption, “Deion Sanders took full responsibility for Colorado’s fake punt attempt in the 3rd quarter vs. Texas Tech

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Sanders said, “I’M GONNA TAKE THE BLAME FOR THAT FOOLISHNESS.”

The unsuccessful play added to a difficult second half for Colorado. The Buffaloes missed two field goals and committed four turnovers. Wilson finished with 290 passing yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.

One of Wilson’s interceptions was returned for a touchdown by Texas Tech linebacker John Curry. Colorado also committed eight penalties for 84 yards.

Texas Tech scored 19 points off Colorado’s turnovers.Despite the errors, Colorado outgained Texas Tech 375-315 in total yards. Colorado moved the ball effectively through the air but struggled to convert drives into points.

Texas Tech scored 26 unanswered points in the second half and handed Colorado its third straight loss.

The loss dropped Colorado to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big 12 play, while Texas Tech improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play. Colorado now enters its bye week before facing Utah.

Colorado Buffaloes looks ahead to Utah

The Colorado Buffaloes will face No. 13 Utah next Saturday at Folsom Field in Boulder. The kickoff time has not been announced.

Julian Lewis leads the Colorado Buffaloes with 733 passing yards this season. Micah Welch has 213 rushing yards, while Joseph Williams has 361 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Welch has also recorded two rushing touchdowns.

The Buffaloes could have several players back for the matchup. Wide receiver Danny Scudero is expected to return after dealing with a lower-leg injury. He has not been fully healthy, but his return would give Colorado another important option on offense.

Wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. is also expected to be available after taking a hit against Baylor. Moore said he was ready to play, while running back Damian Henderson II has returned to practice after missing that game.

Colorado expects several players to return for the Utah matchup, including Danny Scudero and DeAndre Moore Jr. Tyler Martinez remains questionable as he continues to recover from injury.

Utah leads the all-time series 36-33-3 and won the last meeting 53-7 on October 25, 2025. Deion Sanders now has the bye week to put Colorado’s mistakes against Texas Tech behind the team and focus on preparing for Utah.

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