Missed Opportunities Cost Colorado Buffaloes In Senior Day Loss To Arizona State

The Colorado Buffaloes were unable to capitalize on four turnovers on Saturday in a 42-17 loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils, falling to 3-8 on the season. Quarterback Julian Lewis struggled, and ASU's Raleek Brown scored two touchdowns.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

BOULDER — For the fourth and final time in 2025, the Colorado Buffaloes took a loss on their home turf of Folsom Field, falling to the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday evening, 42-17.

Colorado forced four turnovers, including an interception from safety John Slaughter III, but managed only three points. Quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis completed 50 percent (19-for-38) passes for 161 yards and a third-quarter touchdown to wide receiver Omarion Miller.

No longer competing for a bowl game, coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs fell to 3-8 (1-7 Big 12). Arizona State, the defending Big 12 champions, improved to 8-3 (7-2 Big 12) and remain alive in the conference title race.

This article will be updated with scoring plays and other key moments throughout Colorado's final home game of the season.

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Final Score: Arizona State 42, Colorado 17

Kanye Udoh Punches In Touchdown

Score Update: Arizona State 35, Colorado 17 (Q4, 8:48)

Running back Kanye Udoh extended ASU's lead midway through the fourth quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run.

Raleek Brown Scores Second Touchdown

Score Update: Arizona State 28, Colorado 17 (Q4, 13:30)

ASU's Raleek Brown scored his second touchdown of the evening on an 88-yard run early in the fourth quarter.

End Quarter 3 Score Update: Arizona State 21, Colorado 17

Colorado will begin the fourth quarter with the ball on ASU's 46-yard line after a fumble from Raleek Brown.

Alejandro Mata Hits 28-Yard Field Goal

Score Update: Arizona State 21, Colorado 17 (Q3, 5:25)

Following an interception from linebacker Shaun Myers, Colorado's offense found itself at ASU's 9-yard line but was unable to score a touchdown. Instead, Alejandro Mata hit a 28-yard field goal.

Arizona State Answers Back On Derek Eusebio Touchdown

Score Update: Arizon State 21, Colorado 14 (Q3, 10:35)

On only its third play of the ensuing drive, Arizona State answered back with a 68-yard receiving touchdown from Derek Eusebio. The Sun Devils then extended their lead to seven on a successful two-point conversion.

Julian Lewis, Omarion Miller Connect For Touchdown

Score Update: Colorado 14, Arizona State 13 (Q3, 12:02)

Colorado's offense marched 79 yards in six plays on its first drive of the second half, capped off by a 22-yard touchdown pass from Julian Lewis to Omarion Miller.

Halftime Score Update: Arizona State 13, Colorado 7

All things considered, Colorado is fortunate to be down six points at the half. Quarterback Julian Lewis hasn't looked as sharp in his second career start, but the Buffs' defense has stepped up well with the exception of a few explosive plays from ASU.

Safety Tawfiq Byard, who exited with an apparent shoulder injury, leads the Buffs with six tackles, including two for a loss, and a forced fumble. Wide receivers Omarion Miller and Joseph Williams each have 15 receiving yards, and Dre'lon Miller has 14.

For ASU, quarterback Jeff Sims threw for 119 yards and one touchdown in the first half, and running back Raleek Brown totaled 141 yards from scrimmage.

Jesus Gomez Extends ASU's Lead

Score Update: Arizona State 13, Colorado 7 (Q2, 0:05)

A big 59-yard run from Raleek Brown put ASU into field goal range late in the first half, and kicker Jesus Gomez capitalized with a 39-yard make.

Arizona State Regains Lead On Raleek Brown Touchdown

Score Update: Arizona State 10, Colorado 7 (Q2, 3:19)

The Buffs' struggles against the wheel route hurt them again late in the second quarter when ASU running back Raleek Brown was let loose on a 33-yard touchdown catch.

End Quarter 1 Score Update: Colorado 7, Arizona State 3

Colorado's offense finally found its groove late in the first quarter with some help from running backs Micah Welch and Dallan Hayden, who combined for 49 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Buffs' final drive of the opening quarter. Defensively, the Buffs held ASU to 56 total yards in the first quarter.

Dallan Hayden Rushes For Touchdown

Score Update: Colorado 7, Arizona State 3 (Q1, 0:03)

Following a 39-yard rush from Micah Welch to bring Colorado's offense into the red zone, Dallan Hayden scored his first touchdown of the season on a 7-yard carry, giving the Buffs an early 7-3 lead.

Arizona State's Jesus Gomz Hits 39-Yard Field Goal

Score Update: Arizona State 3, Colorado 0 (Q1, 9:23)

Arizona State scored first on a 39-yard field goal by Jesus Gomez early in the first quarter. Gomez's kick was largely set up by a 42-yard reception from Jordyn Tyson three plays prior.

Arizona State at Colorado Final Injury Report

Colorado will be without starting offensive tackles Jordan Seaton and Larry Johnson III, safeties Ben Finneseth and Carter Stoutmire, cornerbacks RJ Johnson and DJ McKinney and others.

No DJ McKinney, Jordan Seaton or Larry Johnson III for the #cubuffs tonight. Jeremiah Brown and ASU's Jordyn Tyson are game-time decisions. pic.twitter.com/r8c3EvtvFK

— Jack Carlough (@Jack_Carlough) November 22, 2025

Deion Sanders' Comments on Arizona State

Nov 1, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Tristan Bacon (45) celebrates after they beat the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images | Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

There's no lack of respect between "Coach Prime" and Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham, who took over their respective programs following the 2022 season.

"Coach (Kenny) Dillingham, love him to life, man," Sanders said earlier this week. "One of my classmates. We came in at the same time. What he's done for that program is unbelievable. Well deserved. I think he's the Big 12 Coach of the Year, right? Well deserved. He should have run away with it — it shouldn't have been close last year. What he did for the program and what he's doing with that program, I applaud him tremendously."

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham holds a news conference on Oct. 27, 2025, in Tempe. | Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Sanders was also complimentary of Dillingham's defense. Through 10 games, Arizona State has held opponents to an average of 23.6 points and 343.4 yards.

“Tough defense,” Sanders said of ASU. “Guys get after it. Secondary is pretty darn good. Front four is very stout.”

Offensively, ASU is led by quarterback Jeff Sims and wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, a former Colorado standout who's expected to return from a hamstring injury.

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Arizona State at Colorado Kickoff Time, Television Channel

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Colorado's final home game of the year will kick off at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.

According to BuffZone's Brian Howell, about 40,000 tickets had been sold as of Friday, meaning Colorado's Senior Day game will likely be the least-attended of the "Coach Prime" era. The previous low was 48,322 for the Buffs' last home game against the Arizona Wildcats on Nov. 1.