After a sobering Week 1 loss to Georgia Tech, the Colorado Buffaloes returned to Folsom Field with something to prove—and they delivered. In front of a spirited home crowd, CU dismantled the Delaware Blue Hens 31–7, showcasing depth, resilience, and flashes of brilliance from emerging talent.

Key Highlights

Quarterback Carousel Pays Off  

With freshman Julian Lewis making his collegiate debut, expectations were high. While Lewis showed poise, it was third-string QB Ryan Staub who stole the spotlight—connecting on a 71-yard bomb to Sincere Brown and a 21-yard strike to Dylan Taylor, both for touchdowns.

Ground Game Gains Traction  

Kaidon Salter opened the scoring with a 9-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, setting the tone for a balanced offensive attack. Mikey Welch added a 10-yard rushing TD in the fourth, sealing the win.

Alejandro Mata: Mr. Reliable  

The Buffs’ kicker was perfect on the day, converting all four extra points and nailing a 28-yard field goal late in the second quarter.

Defensive Redemption  

After surrendering 320 rushing yards last week, Colorado’s defense tightened up. Delaware was held scoreless in three of four quarters, with their lone touchdown—a 4-yard pass from Nick Minicucci to Jo Silver—coming just before halftime.

Dispatch Takeaway

This wasn’t just a win—it was a recalibration. With Big 12 play looming, Coach Deion Sanders used this matchup to test depth, build confidence, and reassert control. Staub’s emergence adds intrigue to the quarterback room, and the defense’s bounce-back performance suggests Week 1 may have been an anomaly.

The Buffaloes head to Houston next week with momentum—and a clearer sense of identity.

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