Deion Sanders and Colorado are now just two wins away from a berth in the Big 12 Championship Game. CU received a huge favor from Kansas, who knocked off BYU to put the Buffs into a tie for first place in the conference standings.
Unfortunately, Colorado doesn't have any time to give thanks. The Jayhawks are the next team in the way of Deion Sanders and the Buffs on their way to Arlington. Kansas is seeking its third consecutive win against a team at the top of the Big 12, so the Buffs have a tall task in front of them.
Before Colorado heads to Arrowhead Stadium for another massive Big 12 clash, Sanders spoke to the media at his weekly press conference on Tuesday. Here are five takeaways from what he said.
Injury updates
The Buffs have been missing a some key pieces over the last few games. Running back Micah Welch has been nursing a hamstring injury ever since Colorado’s win over Colorado State in Week 3, but Deion Sanders said he should play this week.
Wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. missed most of the win over Texas Tech and also sat out against Utah after suffering a lower leg injury. Now, the focus is on getting Horn back for the game against Kansas, but he hasn’t gotten the green light just yet.
“Hopefully Jimmy can work tomorrow or Thursday,” Sanders said. “If he shows me he can run, he’s gonna play. Just Jimmy’s presence out there on the field alone strikes fear in the opposition.”
