In keeping with his signature manner, Deion Sanders addressed a controversial story that stated he gave the marching band of the institution specific instructions during games.

The report, which was released over the weekend by Denver Sports’ Jake Shapiro, said that Sanders had made a demand of the marching band at the institution.

The rumor, which surfaced after the major loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, says Deion told the Colorado band not to play the fight song when Shedeur scored a point.

“The offensive line still doesn’t stand up for one another a year later. A year later, when the quarterback throws a touchdown, the fight song isn’t even played at the stadium. Shapiro said on Saturday night, “Deion Sanders informed the band they couldn’t play if his son Shedeur Sanders scores a touchdown so that the loudspeaker can play a recording of his son’s song ‘Perfect Timing.'”

In response to the report, the institution has stated that Sanders never actually asked the marching band for something.

“This is untrue. The band never received a request to stop playing the battle song. As has been customary for years, the band plays “Glory, Glory, Colorado” following a touchdown and “Fight CU” following a point after score, according to an official from the institution.

“When Shedeur Sanders scores, the band will wait a moment for a tiny sinppet of Shedeur’s song to play before quickly swinging into “Glory, Glory, Colorado.” During the game versus North Dakota State, precisely this occurred.”

In response to the bogus allegation, Sanders first sent a modest tweet on X, the previous Twitter platform, and then he took a more direct approach in an Instagram story post.

Sanders said, “God bless u,” in the story post.

In his first season as head coach, the team’s offensive potential was evident, pushing opponents in each game even though they had a 4-8 record.

But the Buffaloes have faced some well-known issues this season, starting with a 1-1 record. They won the season opener against North Dakota State, but they just lost to Nebraska.

With his relationship with the marching band being officially resolved, Sanders and the Buffaloes football team can now focus on their upcoming game against Colorado State, which takes place on September 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

“I can throw the best punch,” Shedeur Sanders remarks, referring to Colorado’s offensive line.

Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback for Colorado, is aware that he can only benefit from a potent rushing game.

This past weekend, in the Buffaloes’ 28-10 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, he was sacked six times. It should come as no surprise that Colorado was only able to gain 16 yards overall from their 22 rushes.

Sanders suffered because the Cornhuskers knew they could retaliate by pincering Colorado’s offensive line. Perhaps Sanders would have had some opportunities via the air if Colorado had been more successful with the run.

After the defeat, Sanders reportedly stated, “Of course, whenever you’re able to run the ball consistently, whenever you’re able to that opens up the pass.” According to On3.

Sanders said in the same sentence that his team’s running game is simply not strong enough.

“You’ve got to understand what your team’s good at,” he remarked. “So why would we keep running the ball if we out there and we get into a situation where it’s a must-get-it and we don’t get it?”

Early in the game, when Colorado sent the ball to Charlie Offerdahl, who was unceremoniously stuffed for a loss on downs, Sanders might have been considering a fourth-and-one. Even though Nebraska was ahead 7-0 at that moment, it was a significant turning point in the match.

Sanders believes that in those situations, the head coach—as well as his father—should eventually decide to hold onto the ball.

“To be honest, I’d prefer to go down swinging if we’re going to lose,” the quarterback remarked. “Because I am aware that I am the best puncher.”

Shedeur might think he can punch the hardest, but on Colorado’s very next possession, he made a terrible play that resulted in a pick-six, giving the Huskers a 14-0 lead.

Corner is watching Shedeur Sanders the whole time, add in the aspect of it being a long throw and this just was a disaster of a decision.

I will say though, not a fan of passing on first down that deep in your own territory either. pic.twitter.com/bgEFP0i8Dr

— Andrew Harbaugh (@AndrewHarbaugh_) September 8, 2024

At an average of 6.4 yards per throw, he completed just 23 of 38 throws for 244 yards, a touchdown, and the previously mentioned interception.

Sanders needs to improve his play even though he has a lot of criticism for the CU offense.