Both of Colorado's losses came after sluggish starts, so coach Deion Sanders naturally emphasized a better beginning in the desert.With the help of Arizona's failed opening gamble, the Buffaloes charged out of the gates and ran away with one of their best all-around games of the season.

After the Kansas State loss, Colorado safety Shilo Sanders caught plenty of heat for his disappointing performance. Sanders even mentioned it was the "worst game of his life." “You work to get back, then you get back and you have the worst game of your life,” Sanders said prior to Week 8.