Christian Fauria Criticizes Deion Sanders After Loss
Former Colorado standout blasts Deion Sanders following a 27-24 loss to Utah.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
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Former Colorado tight end Christian Fauria criticized head coach Deion Sanders after the Buffaloes dropped their fourth consecutive game to Utah. The program currently holds a 2-4 record this season.
Why it matters
Fauria argued that Sanders needs to improve his recruiting efforts and learn the traditions of the Colorado program. This public critique highlights growing frustration following a string of losses against Power Five opponents.
Colorado has struggled to a 2-4 record this season and a 2-14 mark against Power Five opponents since 2024. Coach Deion Sanders currently holds a 16-21 record over three seasons.
The players
Christian Fauria
He is a former professional football player who competed as a tight end for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Deion Sanders
He serves as the head football coach for the University of Colorado Boulder.
The details
Colorado trailed 13-0 at halftime during the 27-24 loss to Utah before scoring 17 points in the third quarter. The game concluded after a final Hail Mary pass attempt by Colorado failed to connect.
Timeline
Christian Fauria played for Colorado from 1990 to 1994.
Fauria was a member of the national championship team in 1990.
Colorado finished the 2024 season with a 3-9 record.
Utah defeated Colorado 27-24 on October 17, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The recent loss marks a difficult stretch for the program, which must navigate six remaining games on the schedule. This trajectory puts further pressure on the coaching staff to regain momentum after falling to 2-4.
Colorado now faces a critical stretch with six games left to salvage its season. The team continues to deal with instability under center, having rotated through five different quarterbacks in the last 13 months.
The takeaway
The criticism from a former team standout underscores the high expectations surrounding the Colorado football program. Maintaining consistency across the remaining six games will be essential for the team to improve its standing.
Further reading
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