Deion Sanders is never one to settle for mediocrity, and after Colorado's 52-21 demolition of Weber State on Saturday, the Buffaloes head coach made it clear that even a 31-point victory wasn't enough to satisfy his championship standards.
The win, which improved the Buffs to 2-0 on the season, came on the heels of a gritty season-opening upset over Georgia Tech. But while fans were celebrating the high-scoring affair, Coach Prime was already nitpicking the details.
Coach Prime's Unconventional Reaction
Speaking to reporters after the game, Sanders didn't hide his frustration with his team's offensive output, despite quarterback Julian Lewis delivering his best performance in a Colorado uniform.
“We only scored 52 points,” Sanders said, via DNVR Buffs. “There should have been a lot more productivity, and a lot more expectation of that productivity. We didn’t get it done, what we want to get done and there’s no way that we’re satisfied with the outcome.”
It's a classic Coach Prime stance—never satisfied, always pushing for more. And his players seem to be buying in, as evidenced by the competitive fire Sanders has instilled in practice.
“Everybody is jockeying for position and reps and repetitions, and that’s what we love. That breeds competition as well as results,” Sanders said earlier this week.
Lewis Shines, But Standards Rise
Lewis was spectacular, completing 17-of-23 passes for 344 yards and five total touchdowns. He connected with wide receivers Joseph Williams and DeAndre Moore Jr., who each hauled in four catches for over 100 yards and a score. Running back Micah Welch also made history, becoming the first 100-yard rusher of the Sanders era with 106 yards on just 11 carries and a touchdown.
Yet, for Sanders, these individual accolades aren't enough. He's building a program that expects dominance, not just wins. The Buffs' next test comes against Northwestern on Sept. 19, and you can bet Coach Prime will demand even more from his squad.
Colorado's early-season success has also sparked conversations about the program's trajectory, with some even drawing parallels to quarterback controversies at other schools. But for now, Sanders is focused on one thing: perfection.
As the Buffs prepare for their next matchup, one thing is certain—52 points won't ever be enough for Coach Prime. He's chasing excellence, and he won't stop until he finds it.
