What Deion Sanders said about Arizona's “disrespectful” opening kickoff

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes turned a perceived sign of disrespect into a clean sweep against Arizona, cruising to a 34-7 victory. One of the defining moments came early in the game when Arizona attempted an onside kick, a tactic often reserved for desperate situations or when a team believes its opponent is unprepared. However, Coach Prime found this step disturbing and interpreted it as an affront to his team's commitment. “It's kind of disrespectful, too,” Sanders said after the game, adding that the play implied Colorado was unprepared for such tactics. But in typical Sanders fashion, the Buffaloes responded quickly.

Colorado's special unit was more than prepared for the surprise onside kick, quickly regaining the ball and putting their offense in first field position. The Buffs didn't miss the opportunity and immediately marched down the field and scored a touchdown. “Hats off to the special teams,” said Sanders, praising his players’ poise and concentration in crucial moments. The quick score following the onside recovery not only changed the momentum, but also sent a message: Colorado was prepared for whatever Arizona threw their way.

Throughout the game, Shedeur Sanders played a pivotal role, throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns, continuing his strong season as one of college football's best quarterbacks. The Buffaloes' rushing attack was equally effective, racking up 148 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. This balanced offensive performance allowed Colorado to control the pace of the game and keep Arizona's defense on its heels.

The win propelled the Buffaloes to another dominant performance under Coach Prime, who continues to instill a sense of discipline and commitment in his team. Colorado now returns home to face Cincinnati in its next game, scheduled for Saturday night at 10:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, and will look to build on this momentum and continue its impressive season.