Deion Sanders confirms 'a few guys are not on the team anymore' after Northwestern loss
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Key Points:
- After a promising 2-0 start, Colorado suffered a heavy 41-7 loss to Northwestern, leading to a reassessment within the team.
- Head coach Deion Sanders announced that several unnamed players were dismissed from the team following the Northwestern loss due to ongoing behavioral issues.
- Sanders emphasized that the dismissals were not related to a single incident but a pattern of conduct detrimental to team unity and performance.
- Veteran defensive back Ben Finneseth apologized publicly for a disrespectful viral clip about Northwestern's stadium, which had frustrated Sanders.
- Sanders acknowledged past leniency on player behavior and stated he is now taking a firmer stance to prevent similar problems from undermining the team in 2026.
