Shedeur Sanders accounts for 3 touchdowns, Colorado shuts down Arizona 34-7
— Both of Colorado's losses came after sluggish starts, so coach Deion Sanders naturally emphasized a better beginning in the desert.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Colorado Buffaloes
34
Arizona Wildcats
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO | 14 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 34 |
| ARIZ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Kansas State Wildcats | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 24-57 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Utah Utes | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 7-29 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Baylor Bears | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 4:42 34-7
Alejandro Mata 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:58 31-7
Alejandro Mata 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:07 28-7
Shedeur Sanders 6 Yd Run (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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Touchdown 13:03 21-7
Will Sheppard 16 Yd pass from Shedeur Sanders (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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Touchdown 1:17 14-7
Chris Hunter 1 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop Kick)
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Touchdown 6:16 14-0
Drelon Miller 1 Yd pass from Shedeur Sanders (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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Touchdown 12:37 7-0
Isaiah Augustave 1 Yd Run (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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ARIZ
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:17 · End of Game
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COLO 1:17
5 plays, 39 yards, 1:42 · Downs
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ARIZ 2:59
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:36 · Fumble
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COLO 4:42
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:42 34-7
Alejandro Mata 34 Yd Field Goal
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ARIZ 6:24
1 play, 0 yards, 0:17 · Interception
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COLO 6:41
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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ARIZ 8:32
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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COLO 11:15
8 plays, 46 yards, 2:56 · Downs
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ARIZ 14:11
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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COLO 1:11
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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ARIZ 2:54
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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COLO 5:58
9 plays, 76 yards, 4:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:58 31-7
Alejandro Mata 28 Yd Field Goal
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ARIZ 10:02
6 plays, 22 yards, 4:53 · Punt
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COLO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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ARIZ 0:05
5 plays, 24 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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COLO 1:07
7 plays, 31 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:07 28-7
Shedeur Sanders 6 Yd Run (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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ARIZ 2:43
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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COLO 3:38
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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ARIZ 4:58
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:35 · Fumble
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COLO 5:33
7 plays, 42 yards, 3:06 · Fumble
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ARIZ 8:39
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:17 · Missed FG
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COLO 13:03
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:03 21-7
Will Sheppard 16 Yd pass from Shedeur Sanders (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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ARIZ 1:17
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:17 14-7
Chris Hunter 1 Yd pass from Noah Fifita (Tyler Loop Kick)
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COLO 6:16
9 plays, 63 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:16 14-0
Drelon Miller 1 Yd pass from Shedeur Sanders (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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ARIZ 11:08
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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COLO 12:37
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:37 7-0
Isaiah Augustave 1 Yd Run (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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Team Stats
COLO
ARIZ
21
1st Downs
16
9-18
3rd down efficiency
3-11
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
398
Total Yards
245
250
Passing
138
23/34
Comp/Att
16/26
7.4
Yards per pass
5.3
148
Rushing
107
39
Rushing Attempts
34
3.8
Yards per rush
3.1
6-70
Penalties
9-91
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
1
30:34
Possession
29:26
Highlights
00:20
Will Sheppard somehow stays inbounds for toe-tap Colorado TD
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00:18
Isaiah Augustave breaks game open with Colorado TD
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00:23
Shedeur Sanders' shovel pass puts Colorado up 14-0
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00:22
Fifita, Hunter connect on pass to put Arizona on the board
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