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Colorado’s playoff hopes crumbled after a crushing 56-14 loss to Washington State. Deion Sanders’ promises fell miserably short. Son and star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who has been the only ray of sunshine for the Buffaloes finally succumbed to the sacks, leaving the game injured. Despite setting numerous records this season, his run falls short of the Heisman race.?

Coach Sanders faces criticism for decisions and situational awareness in close games, dimming Colorado’s postseason prospects. When fingers were raised pointing out the stark differences between the initial promises and the final results, the coach could do nothing but blame the weather, quite literally.?

Shedeur breaks multiple records?

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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders ?established himself as the best QB in Colorado history,? setting a new passing record for the Colorado Buffaloes with the most yards in a season, surpassing Sefo Liufau’s 3,200 yards in Friday night?s game against Washington State at Martin Stadium. Shedeur Sanders has showcased resilience and impressive stats despite facing significant challenges, including being sacked the most in major college football (45 times).?

Shedeur ranks second nationally in passing yards per game (320.2) and 11th in completion percentage (70.1%). Despite Colorado transpiring to be ?the worst team in the PAC-12, with just ONE conference win,? individually his performance has been noteworthy. Sanders, in his first year with the Buffs, has another year of eligibility and will contemplate his return in the offseason.? Will he come back to Colorado? Or does Deion Sanders have other plans for him??

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Sanders enters ?the toughest stretch? of his life

Amidst grand promises and high expectations, Deion Sanders joined the Colorado Buffaloes as the new head coach, aiming to reshape their football narrative. While garnering significant attention, the reality unfolded in a series of embarrassing defeats, magnified by national media coverage. The stark contrast between Sanders’ claims and the final scorelines highlighted the gap between aspirations and on-field performance.

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Colorado?s initial 3-0 start, faced a challenging turn of events, losing seven of their past eight games, leaving them with a 4-7 record. Despite a disappointing season, Sanders’ impact has been notable, especially compared to the team’s 1-11 record in the previous season. The Buffaloes’ struggles include agonizingly close losses, indicating progress from their previous performance. However, with just one game left, they won’t be eligible for a bowl. The initial optimism, fueled by notable wins, gradually gave way to a mixed season for Colorado.

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