US EditionThird-Stringer Ryan Staub's Performance Creates QB Dilemma for Deion Sanders and Colorado
Ryan Staub completed 7 of 11 passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns against Delaware, prompting Deion Sanders to reconsider his quarterback lineup for the upcoming Big 12 opener.
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders named third-string quarterback Ryan Staub the starter for the Friday, Sept. 6, 2025, Big 12 opener at Houston.
- Sanders made this decision after Staub's impressive relief performance last weekend against Delaware, which challenged the existing quarterback hierarchy.
- Staub appeared briefly but made a strong impact by completing 7 out of 10 attempts for 157 yards and delivering a pair of touchdown passes, outperforming both veteran Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis.
- Sanders praised Staub's hard work and his clear grasp of the team's identity and expectations for that role, and seemed to encourage him by saying, "I believe in you, man."
- This choice signals Colorado's shift to reward performance over reputation and places Staub in a long-term role, creating uncertainty for Salter and Lewis.
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Deion Sanders' Belief In 3rd-String QB Leads To Colorado Mind Games Amid Mysterious Controversy
Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffs Deion Sanders believes in all of his players. That includes third-string quarterback Ryan Staub. The head coach allowed him an opportunity to shine in Week 2 against Delaware. Staub didn’t disappoint. The moment was not too big for the reserve signal caller, who outperformed both Kaidon Salter and Juju Lewis. Coach Prime is now playing the situation close to the vest amid an unexpected QB controversy. The Buffs down…
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Third-stringer Ryan Staub's performance creates QB dilemma for Deion Sanders and Colorado
Colorado coach Deion Sanders faces a quarterback dilemma as the Buffaloes prepare for the Big 12 Conference opener in Houston on Friday.
Coach Prime Holds Back on QB Decision Ahead of Big 12 Opener
In a recent press conference, Coach Prime Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes refrained from naming a starting quarterback ahead of their Big 12 opener against Houston. Despite speculation, he emphasized that decisions will be based on coaching assessments rather than external opinions. After a successful game where third-string quarterback Ryan Staub led the team with 157 passing yards and two touchdowns, Coach Prime praised his performance and c…
Deion Sanders makes bold quarterback change as exiled ex-NFL QB weighs in
Deion Sanders has decided to roll with Ryan Staub as his quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes’ game at Houston on Friday night. According to ESPN college football expert Pete Thamel, Coach Prime is expected to start the redshirt sophomore after he impressed in the Buffaloes’ 31-7 win over Delaware on Saturday. The Buffs’ quarterback carousel has been one to watch since Shedeur Sanders‘ departure for the NFL franchise Cleve…
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