Deion Sanders: ‘No excuses’ for Colorado’s loss to Oregon

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders said there were “No excuses” for his team taking its first loss of the season Saturday to Oregon, a 42-6 blowout on the road at Autzen Stadium. Here’s what you need to know:

• Sanders said Oregon’s coaches “did a good job preparing their team” and “Obviously, we didn’t.” He added: “People around the country will say ‘This is what they needed to humble themselves.’ We weren’t arrogant. We’re confident people. Our confidence offends their insecurity.”
• The Hall of Famer said he was “surprised” the Buffaloes “played like hot garbage.”
• Oregon coach Dan Lanning delivered a passionate pregame speech to his players, saying in part, “They’re fighting for clicks, we’re fighting for wins.” He added after the win that his team remains “hungry to get better.”
• Sanders also said he “keeps receipts” regarding Lanning’s comments: “I don’t say something just to say stuff for a click, despite what some people might say.”

Backstory

The Ducks entered the game as a three-touchdown favorite with their offense averaging 58 points per game under the Heisman-contending QB Nix.

Colorado’s offense had also been electric, however, averaging 40 points per game with Shedeur Sanders leading the way; he threw for 1,251 yards and 10 touchdowns over the first three weeks of the season. But the Buffaloes were without two-way standout Travis Hunter, who was injured in last week’s win against rival Colorado State when he was on the receiving end of a late hit. Hunter has been one of the most dominant players in college football so far this season as a wide receiver and defensive back, averaging over 100 snaps over the first two games before his injury.

Addressing Hunter’s absence Saturday, Deion Sanders said, “Travis is always missed. He’s the best darn player in college football. That’s like you writing an article and your pen is missing.”

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