After an impressive 34-7 win over the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson, Deion Sanders stepped out for the post-game press conference with his son, Shilo Sanders. This win marked an important rebound game for Shilo, who had endured one of the worst performances of his career a week earlier. The energy and focus the Buffaloes showed was a testament to their preparation and resilience as they bounced back from recent challenges.

Coach Prime opened the press conference with a sense of pride in his team’s collective effort. “Beautiful game. Wonderful victory. Both units played great offensively and defensively and there were some highlights,” Sanders said with his usual charisma. He especially noted Shilo’s performance after a tough week, being aware of the work his son had put in to recover. “Shilo rebounded, played a pretty good game and did his thing,” Sanders noted, highlighting the resilience and tenacity Shilo showed in the desert.

Coach Prime also had high praise for the offense, led by Shedeur Sanders, expressing his satisfaction with their balanced attack, including a solid rushing performance. “Shedeur and the offense were phenomenal. I don’t know how many yards we rushed in total, but I’m pretty sure it was over 100 yards, which is good news,” he added, reflecting on the overall success of the offense.

Reflecting on the game, Deion Sanders pointed out how the team dominated on both sides of the ball and the preparation throughout the week rewarded. When asked about the game plan and how he saw it unfolding, Sanders explained, “Well, my whole thing this week was just preparation: stopping the run and protecting the quarterback. We knew eventually we could get the run going. The approach clearly paid off, as Arizona’s offense was kept in check and Colorado’s own rushing attack thrived.

Sanders made a point of emphasizing the depth at the running back position, which had been a focal point for him all season. “Obviously we changed backs and just gave everyone a chance. Everyone has a chance. “I think Charlie (Offerdahl) started, everyone started at least once this year and I think that’s fair,” he said. Sanders has consistently encouraged competition within his roster, a practice that has created a healthy dynamic for the team. His comments about fairness and opportunity underscored his philosophy that everyone on the roster deserves a chance to prove themselves on the field.

In addition to football, Coach Prime discussed the importance of the life lessons he teaches his players, especially the seniors, as they prepare for life outside of football. “I was talking not only about football, but about life, especially the seniors – how I prepared for life and took advantage of the opportunities that are right in front of you,” Sanders noted. He believes these lessons about discipline, preparation and resilience are just as valuable as what happens on the field.

When asked about the atmosphere of playing on the road, Coach Prime made an interesting observation. “We bond wherever we are,” he said, but acknowledged that the team often thrives through the adversities of playing in hostile environments. “Sometimes we like to get booed,” he said, explaining that the Buffaloes seemed to relish the challenge of proving doubters wrong, especially on the road.

One of the key moments in the game was when Arizona attempted an offside shot early in the game, which Coach Prime took as a sign of disrespect. “It’s also a bit disrespectful. You know, to start like this, like we’re not prepared. “We are preparing for a lot of situational football all week,” he said. Sanders was proud of the way his team handled the surprise and immediately took advantage of the recovery with a touchdown. “Hats off to the special teams,” Sanders said, praising his players for staying focused in key moments.

Travis Hunter, who was dealing with some injuries, was also a topic of conversation. Sanders provided an update, saying, “He’s a little sore, a little confused. Travis wanted to play. I don’t know if he was 100% ready, but half of Travis is a whole of someone.” Despite not being fully fit, Hunter played a key role in the game, although Sanders admitted that Hunter’s limitations were noticeable at times.

Sanders concluded the press conference by discussing the importance of fast starts for his team, which had been a weakness in previous games. “We really challenged the coordinators on both sides of the ball about the starts,” Sanders said, revealing that the team changed their practice schedule during the week to emphasize quicker starts in games. The strategy worked as the Buffaloes came out strong and built an early lead that they never relinquished.

Overall, Sanders was proud not only of the win, but also of the preparation and mentality his team showed leading up to the match. As the Buffaloes look to continue building momentum this season at 5-2, Coach Prime’s leadership remains core to their success. He always demands the best from his players, both on and off the field.