“I thought he played horrible,” Coach Prime said after for Shilo Sanders after the Colorado Buffaloes lost to Kansas State on 12th October. His statements raised many eyebrows. The Buffaloes bounced back impressively with a 34-7 victory over Arizona, showcasing their resilience and determination. With several challenges still ahead, including upcoming games against formidable opponents Cincinnati, the Buffs cannot afford any further losses.

If we go back to Week 7, Shilo Sanders’ performance has drawn disappointment from head coach Deion Sanders. Expectations were high for Shilo to deliver impressive plays, especially following a two-week recovery from injury, but he fell short during critical moments. This situation has raised questions about his readiness and effectiveness on the field, especially as the intensity of the college football season ramps up. In light of these challenges, Deion Sanders has revealed a hidden agenda regarding his coaching strategy. Is he intentionally bringing attention to Shilo’s performance?

In a conversation with insider Mark Johnson, HC addressed the Colorado Buffaloes’ performance, emphasizing the need for accountability and improvement. “Way we started yes, and we weren’t playing; we were not playing up to our expectations to our ability. We really, you know, targeted a couple guys and said, Hey man, you ain’t doing your job now, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go, and we highlighted that stuff and allowed them to see where they were failing, and they turned it around, but it all started on the practice field.”

Things were not in control for Buffs in week 7. The Kansas State Wildcats took advantage of the Buffs’ run defense. They completed over 200 rushing yards on just 33 attempts; yes, you heard it right. However, we cannot forget that three key players of the Buffaloes left the field due to injury, and two-way star Travis Hunter was one of them. Coming to Shilo’s performance, he recorded seven solo tackles but struggled to stop running back DJ Giddens. Gidden was a beast that day; he dominated the Buffs with 182 rushing yards.

Despite these setbacks, Coach Deion Sanders emphasized the need for improvement and accountability. His statements clearly let out the importance of winning. Let’s hear him out last time before the big game.

Why is the running game crucial against Cincinnati?

Last Saturday, not only did quarterback Shedeur Sanders shine, but several other players also made significant contributions in the Buffaloes’ victory over Arizona. Tomorrow presents a pivotal opportunity for Colorado as they aim for their sixth win of the season—a milestone they haven’t reached since 2016. However, Coach Deion Sanders is aware that the upcoming game will pose its own set of challenges.

The Buffaloes are looking to build on their recent momentum and solidify their position in the Big 12 standings. But to succeed, Coach Prime firmly believes that the offense must concentrate on one crucial aspect. He emphasized the importance of establishing a strong running game against their opponent. “We’re going to have to run the football. Remember what I said? We’re going to run the football to really defeat this team or catch them in blitzing situations, where they may go 1-on-1. They don’t do it a lot, but force them into those situations.”

On Thursday, during the Colorado Football Coaches Show, he further highlighted the need to control how the game is played in order to gain an advantage. “You got to force them to do what you want them to do. You got to score some points where they have to get into something that they’re not comfortable with.” The Buffaloes will need to bring their best game this Saturday, along with a strong performance from Colorado’s offensive line. Let’s see if the players follow Sanders’ key strategy for victory and put pressure on the Cincinnati defense.