Colorado coach Deion Sanders jokingly called out former President Barack Obama after he made a joke about the Buffaloes’ roster before Saturday’s game against Arizona.

On Friday, Obama attended a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Tucson, Arizona, and said he saw the Colorado football team buses at the airport.

“Colorado has some good players,” Obama told the crowd. “I also know that you beat her twice in a row. Don’t bet against the Wildcats tomorrow.”

Arizona failed to live up to Obama’s prediction as Colorado won 34-7 at the Wildcats’ State Farm Stadium. The Buffaloes’ victory prompted reporters to ask Sanders about Obama’s comments.

“I love him. I admire him. I respect him enormously, but I heard what he said,” Sanders said of Obama. “We have more than two good players. … President, come on, man.”

Coach Prime responds to Barack Obama’s comments yesterday 😂 https://t.co/Y4ffHTJckT pic.twitter.com/6ZgimfFu8M

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) October 19, 2024

Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 23 of 33 passes, threw for 250 yards, two touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Star cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter started Saturday after injuring his shoulder against Kansas State last week.

Colorado used him in the second half against Arizona to be careful with his shoulder. The Buffaloes improved to 5-2 with Saturday’s win, while Arizona fell to 3-4.

Last year, Arizona beat Colorado 34-31 in Sanders’ first season with the program. In 2022, the Wildcats defeated the Buffaloes 43-20, prompting Colorado to fire coach Karl Dorrell after the team started the season 0-5.

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