Colorado coach Deion Sanders playfully called out former President Barack Obama after Obama joked about the Buffaloes’ selection ahead of Saturday’s game against Arizona.

On Friday, Obama attended a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Tucson, Arizona, and said he saw the Colorado football team buses at the airport.

“Colorado has some good players,” Obama told the crowd. “I also know you guys beat them twice in a row. Don’t bet against the Wildcats tomorrow.”

Arizona fell short of Obama’s prediction: Colorado won 34-7 at the Wildcats’ State Farm Stadium. The Buffaloes’ victory prompted reporters to ask Sanders about Obama’s comments.

‘I love him. I admire him. I respect him immensely, but I heard what he said,” Sanders said of Obama. “We have more than two good players. … President, come on, man.”

Coach Prime responds to Barack Obama’s comments yesterday 😂 https://t.co/Y4ffHTJckT pic.twitter.com/6ZgimfFu8M

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Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders went 23 of 33 passing, throwing for 250 yards, two touchdowns, a rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Star cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter started Saturday after suffering his shoulder injury against Kansas State last week.

Colorado let him be careful with his shoulder in the second half against Arizona. The Buffaloes improved to 5-2 with Saturday’s win, while Arizona fell to 3-4.

Last year, Arizona beat Colorado 34-31 during Sanders’ first season with the program. In 2022, the Wildcats defeated the Buffaloes 43-20, prompting Colorado to fire coach Karl Dorrell in the wake of the team’s 0-5 start to the season.

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