Colorado’s Big 12 struggles continued on Saturday night.
Head coach Deion Sanders’ squad faltered against TCU in the fourth quarter of their conference matchup, ultimately suffering a 35-21 loss following a game-sealing touchdown pass from Josh Hoover to Eric McAlister on fourth down.
Kaidon Salter was inconsistent under center for Colorado, finishing 18-of-29 for 217 yards and two touchdowns compared to three interceptions.
Fans called out Sanders and the Buffaloes as they fell to 2-4.
Colorado opened Saturday’s contest on a high note, taking a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter following a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Salter.
The Buffaloes were unable to continue building momentum, as TCU found the end zone twice before the end of the first half to tie the game 14-14. The Horned Frogs’ second score was helped by an interception from Salter that set them up at Colorado’s 33-yard line.
Both teams were scoreless in the third quarter, but TCU finally pulled ahead by outscoring the Buffaloes 21-7 in the fourth.
Hoover was stellar in the win, as he finished 23-of-33 for 275 yards and four touchdowns without tossing an interception. He also picked up a fifth score on the ground.
Hoover spread the ball around, completing passes to 11 different receivers.
Ball security proved to be the difference in the game, as Colorado committed four turnovers while TCU didn’t turn the ball over at all.
The Buffaloes are now 0-3 against Big 12 opponents this year, an especially disappointing mark considering they finished 7-2 against conference foes in 2024.
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