Deion Sanders Dismisses Job Security Concerns After Colorado Loss

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is refusing to focus on his future following a 20-10 loss to Arizona State on Nov. 7, 2026.

The defeat at Mountain America Stadium dropped the Buffaloes to a 3-6 overall record, according to Sports Illustrated. This standing leaves Colorado just one loss away from being officially eliminated from bowl game contention.

While the loss has reignited questions regarding his job security, Sanders addressed the scrutiny by shifting the focus toward his players’ personal growth. “I don’t think about that. I am not here for my job. I am not built like that,” Sanders said during a postgame press conference.

He emphasized that his primary objective remains the long-term success of his athletes rather than his own professional standing. “I want these kids to graduate and provoke changes in their lives and families. I am not worried about me,” he added.

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The loss to the Sun Devils highlighted a recurring pattern of inconsistency for the Buffaloes. Sanders noted that while he did not see his team quit or act with lethargy, they failed to execute when it mattered most.

The Arizona State coaching staff, led by Kenny Dillingham, utilized freshman quarterback Jake Fette to keep the Colorado defense off balance. Sanders credited the Sun Devils for their performance, noting they made plays while his squad did not.

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The offensive struggles were particularly evident in the performance of quarterback Isaac Wilson. Although Wilson completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards, he faced frequent pressure behind the line of scrimmage. Sanders pointed to the four sacks and an interception as key factors in the team’s inability to maintain momentum.

“We’ve got to score. That’s it,” Sanders said. “And I don’t think it’s a destination type of thing where we’re on the road. We’re not scoring points and we’ve got to score points. And we need to do a better job of stopping people, that’s on me.”

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Despite the mounting pressure of a losing season, Sanders defended the character of his players and staff. He insisted that the locker room remains committed and that the current struggles are a matter of execution rather than a lack of effort.

“If anybody in that locker room is not hurting right now, it’s the wrong game (for them). This is not how it is supposed to be. We have apologized 1,000 times to the fan base and to you all. But unless we don’t get it together, it’s going to be the same old, same old.”

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Sanders expressed frustration with the team’s inability to maintain a high level of play across different phases of the game. He described the team as being “not consistent whatsoever” in areas required to win football games.

The team now faces a tight schedule as they attempt to salvage their season. Sanders noted that there is no time for a “pity party” because the Buffaloes are scheduled to play again this coming Friday.

“I am not happy with the outcome. I am not a loser by any means,” Sanders said. “I hate that we are coming up on the short ends of these games tremendously.”

As the Buffaloes approach their next matchup, the focus remains on whether the coaching staff can implement the consistency needed to avoid a complete collapse of their postseason hopes.

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