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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders aimed a pointed message at his doubters in the media after his team beat No. 14 Houston 42-32 on Nov. 13 inside Folsom Field. The result lifted Colorado to 4-6 and handed the program its first triumph against an AP Top 15 team since 2007.
A path to bowl eligibility is still open, though the Buffaloes must win out to get there. Fans flooded the turf at the final whistle, and Sanders praised them before turning on his critics, according to USA Today.
Sanders likened the scene to a title party, then took his shot.
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“The way they take the field at the conclusion of the game is like we just won the Super Bowl,” Sanders said. “I’m proud of them. I’m happy because kids love kids. Kids are on the field playing. Kids are in the stands supporting … And kids love kids, regardless of what some may write, what someone may tweet, post or say on your wonderful news stations.”
Houston built a 20-7 cushion during the second period. Colorado answered before the break and took a 21-20 edge into halftime.
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The Cougars never got back in front. Colorado piled up 249 yards on the ground, the highest total of Sanders’ tenure.
Richard Young handled 21 carries, gaining 99 yards and scoring twice. DeKalon Taylor broke loose for a 67-yard score, while JaQuail Smith added a touchdown and 44 yards on six attempts.
Backup quarterback Kaneal Sweetwyne reached the end zone from 14 yards out on the first snap he took. Isaac Wilson finished with 217 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Weeks earlier, Colorado dropped a 27-24 decision to then-No. 11 Utah on Oct. 18.
Even after the breakthrough, Sanders wanted more.
“I expect a lot more from us… We’ve been capable of this all season long, we just haven’t put it together,” Sanders said.
A victory lap wasn’t on his mind.
“I don’t clap with my feet. I think about things we should’ve done,” Sanders said.
A clean sweep of the remaining regular-season schedule would give the Buffaloes six wins and a bowl berth.
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