Overview

• Colorado narrowly defeated North Dakota State 31-26, struggling with time management and defensive lapses.
• Shedeur Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns, with Travis Hunter catching three of those passes.
• Deion Sanders criticized the team's decision to throw deep late in the game instead of running the clock.
• The Buffaloes' defense faltered late, almost allowing a last-second touchdown by North Dakota State.
• Coach Sanders remains optimistic but acknowledges the need for improvement ahead of the Nebraska game.