How close is Deion Sanders to turning the Buffs’ season around after beating Kansas State?
CU found a way to beat Kansas State in overtime, and fans celebrated on Halloween night—but Deion Sanders Jr. wasn’t impressed. On The Drive, Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay react to his postgame livestream criticism, including his description of the win as “trash,” and debate whether that response missed the moment.
The Buffs needed overtime against a Kansas State team playing its fourth-string quarterback, giving plenty of reason to question the performance. But Phil argues that an ugly win is still worth celebrating. Drawing on his own experience at Colorado, he explains why players shouldn’t have to apologize for finding a way to finish the job—even when there’s plenty to clean up.
The conversation explores the balance between holding a team to a higher standard and letting players and students enjoy a hard-earned victory. Was this a performance that deserved criticism, a result that deserved celebration—or both?
Zach and Phil also discuss CU’s chances of reaching a bowl game, with Phil remaining optimistic that there’s still a path. The challenge now is turning one narrow escape into something the Buffs can build on.
Buffs fans, how do you balance celebrating this win with concerns about the performance—and what gives you hope that CU can still reach a bowl game? Share your take in the comments, like the video and subscribe for more Colorado sports coverage from The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay.
