US EditionRyan Staub Leads Rotation of Colorado Quarterbacks, Throws 2 TD Passes in 31-7 Win over Delaware
Ryan Staub, initially third-string, completed 70% of passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, energizing Colorado's offense in a strategic quarterback rotation.
- On September 6, 2025, Ryan Staub led the Colorado Buffaloes in a 31-7 victory over Delaware at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.
- Head coach Deion Sanders implemented a plan to play three quarterbacks, giving each two series in the game to evaluate their performances.
- Staub, who began the season as the third-string quarterback behind Shedeur Sanders, completed 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and recorded a personal best with two touchdown throws, including a 71-yard connection to Sincere Brown.
- Sanders expressed confidence in his approach to the situation but chose not to disclose his quarterback decisions, emphasizing Staub's consistent effort and leadership as central to his strong performance.
- The win and Staub's play intensified the open quarterback competition as Colorado prepares for its Big 12 opener at Houston next Friday night.
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Even after win, Buffs have plenty to fix as Big 12 play begins
Saturday afternoon at Folsom Field was a game that Ryan Staub won’t forget, but he and the Colorado Buffaloes don’t have the luxury of celebrating too long. A redshirt sophomore quarterback, Staub came off the bench to spark the Buffs during a 31-7 rout of Delaware at Folsom Field. Yet, a short week awaits, as CU (1-1) will visit Houston (2-0) in the Big 12 opener on Friday (5:30 p.m., ESPN). “It’s crazy to be rewarded this way,” Staub said afte…
Ryan Staub leads rotation of Colorado quarterbacks, throws 2 TD passes in 31-7 win over Delaware
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Third-stringer Ryan Staub threw two touchdown passes and starter Kaidon Salter ran for another as Colorado rotated quarterbacks, including highly touted freshman Julian Lewis, in a 31-7 win over Delaware on Saturday. Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders gave each quarterback two series to see what they could do. Free on Your TV • New FOX31+ App for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV From there, he began riding the hot hand of Staub, wh…
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