"Colorado's quarterback situation went in an unexpected direction Saturday with coach Deion Sanders turning to third-string QB Ryan Staub to power the Buffaloes' 31-7 win over Delaware. Staub, a redshirt sophomore, stepped in after Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis played against the Blue Hens, and he made the most of his opportunity. He completed seven of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, making his case to be the Buffaloes' starter moving forward."
"Sanders said he prayed about his quarterback room after a 27-20 loss to Georgia Tech in the season opener and decided the best move was giving two series each to Salter, Lewis and Staub and letting their performances "tell its own story" and dictate who deserved to play. But after Staub threw touchdown passes on each of his two drives, he stayed in for two more and helped turn a 10-7 game into a 31-7 rout."
""He's just been waiting for his opportunity," Sanders said. "Never jumped in the portal, he had every right to think that way. But he's just been a great human being and a great young man, like a leader amongst that room. All he needed was the opportunity, and I thought it was time." Sanders wasn't ready to say who will start in Colorado's Big 12 opener next week at Houston, but he got the clarity he was seeking on Saturday."
Deion Sanders turned to third-string Ryan Staub in Colorado's 31-7 win over Delaware after giving each quarterback two series to evaluate. Staub completed seven of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, throwing touchdown passes on each of his first two drives and remaining in to extend the lead. Sanders prayed about the quarterback room after the Georgia Tech loss and sought clarity through on-field reps. Sanders presented Staub with a game ball. Staub previously started one game in 2023, replacing an injured Shedeur Sanders and throwing for 195 yards and a score.
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