{"id":52122,"date":"2025-09-10T14:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=52122"},"modified":"2025-09-10T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T14:12:09","slug":"breaking-colorado-is-expected-to-start-ryan-staub-at-quarterback-this-friday-vs-houston-per-pete-thamel-staub-who-started-the-year-as-the-third-string-qb-after-backing-up-shedeur-sanders-the-past-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=52122","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Colorado is expected to start Ryan Staub at quarterback this Friday vs. Houston per Pete Thamel. Staub, who started the year as the third string QB after backing up Shedeur Sanders the past two seasons, threw for two touchdowns in this past Saturday’s win over Delaware."},"content":{"rendered":"

Colorado\u2019s quarterback carousel has grown even more intriguing this week as reports surfaced that third\u2011string quarterback Ryan Staub is expected to start Friday\u2019s Big 12 opener against Houston. The narrative picked up steam after Staub\u2019s sudden standout performance in a 31\u20117 win over Delaware last Saturday, which prompted questions about whether Coach Deion Sanders has finally settled on his signal\u2011caller for the season.<\/p>\n

Staub, a redshirt sophomore who had been firmly buried behind transfer Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis on the depth chart, entered the game against Delaware mid\u2011second quarter. He caught fire immediately, completing 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns\u2014the first a 21\u2011yard score to DeKalon Taylor as time expired in the first half, followed by a 71\u2011yard bomb to Sincere Brown on the opening drive of the second half<\/p>\n

The performance was electric, shifting momentum and prompting Deion Sanders to ride the \u201chot hand\u201d of Staub. Early in the game, Salter started and led the team to a two\u2011score lead; Lewis got his chance but struggled to make an impact; and then Staub\u2014unflappable, as Sanders put it\u2014took over, leading four drives and accounting for 21 points<\/p>\n

Analysts and fans responded in kind. Former Heisman winner Robert Griffin III emphatically weighed in, tweeting, \u201cRyan Staub should be the starting QB for Colorado\u201d (Sportskeeda<\/a>). Sportswriters largely agreed: Sports\u2011illustrated content described the decision to roll with Staub as \u201clocked in,\u201d providing clarity and vision to Colorado\u2019s offense (Sportscasting | Pure Sports<\/a>). Other outlets spotlighted Staub\u2019s performance as a possible turning point in the QB battle, underscoring that his emergence complicates the situation in Boulder as they prepare for a test against a 2\u20110 Houston team (BVM Sports<\/a>, SI<\/a>, Houston Chronicle<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Then came the breaking reports. On Tuesday, multiple outlets\u2014including ESPN\u2019s Pete Thamel\u2014indicated that Colorado was expected to start Staub against Houston (Reuters<\/a>). Shortly afterward, Ralphie Report followed with a headline announcing that Staub had been named the starter, ending the ongoing quarterback uncertainty (The Ralphie Report<\/a>). The report noted that Staub, who\u2019s been with the program three years and who previously started the 2023 season finale against Utah, seemed poised to take over full\u2011time, with Salter moving into a backup role (The Ralphie Report<\/a>).<\/p>\n

But then coach Deion Sanders pushed back against the narrative. Speaking at his Tuesday press conference, Sanders declined to confirm any starting QB, despite acknowledging that Staub had taken most of the first\u2011team reps in practice. He criticized the media\u2019s rush to judgment: \u201cI\u2019m not confirming nothing to y\u2019all\u2026 In today\u2019s media, we don\u2019t care about being correct anymore, we just want to be first,\u201d he snapped (Houston Chronicle<\/a>, New York Post<\/a>). He insisted that he prefers to settle on a single starter but was not ready to announce who that would be. To him, the decision is still his, and he\u2019s not relinquishing the narrative just yet (Houston Chronicle<\/a>, New York Post<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This tension between media reporting and Coach Prime\u2019s refusal to confirm created a compelling subplot heading into the season\u2019s defining moment. On one hand, the buzz, momentum, and performances all seem to point to Staub as the new face under center. On the other hand, Sanders\u2019 insistence on holding firm underscores that nothing\u2019s official\u2014at least not verbally.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at Staub\u2019s profile. A redshirt sophomore, he\u2019s been patient\u2014serving as backup to Shedeur Sanders the last two seasons\u2014and chose not to transfer despite limited opportunities (Wikipedia<\/a>, Houston Chronicle<\/a>). His first start came under challenging circumstances in the 2023 finale against Utah, where, after Shedeur suffered a back injury, Staub went 17 of an unspecified number for 195 yards and a touchdown, and had two more called back by questionable penalties\u2014an experience that tested his composure and added to his resume (Wikipedia<\/a>, The Ralphie Report<\/a>, Bleacher Report<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Last Saturday\u2019s exploits made his case impossible to ignore. The efficiency, big\u2011play ability (two TDs on 10 attempts), and game\u2011changing attitude marked him as the hottest quarterback in Boulder. Indeed, outlets highlight his \u201cphenomenal job\u201d in Delaware and note that he gained momentum precisely when needed (New York Post<\/a>, ESPN.com<\/a>, BVM Sports<\/a>, SI<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Colorado\u2019s record stands at 1\u20131; this Friday\u2019s game at Houston will be their first road game and Big 12 contest of the season. Houston, undefeated at 2\u20110, has given up just nine points so far and features a strong rushing attack, posing a rock\u2011hard challenge for the Buffaloes\u2019 offense (Reuters<\/a>, SI<\/a>). The pressure is intensifying to have a settled QB. Practice reps going to Staub indicated internal leanings, even if Coach Sanders hasn\u2019t bitten on naming him outright (Houston Chronicle<\/a>, New York Post<\/a>).<\/p>\n

For Colorado, the narrative arc is rife with drama: the underdog QB who bided his time, delivered when it mattered, and now might be leading the team on a new chapter. If Staub starts\u2014and reports say he will\u2014it validates a path less traveled: loyalty, patience, execution. If Sanders surprises by going another direction, it would underscore his commitment to process and control over public perception.<\/p>\n

The coaching philosophy is clear: competency wins, depth matters, and readiness beats hype. As Sanders said, he had a plan entering the Delaware game, gave every QB a chance, and let performance decide the next steps. After what played out\u2014Staub\u2019s near\u2011perfect performance\u2014it\u2019s hard to argue against him<\/p>\n

Yet Sanders is still keeping the lid on. He\u2019s intentionally staying mum, maintaining focus on what he deems as the bigger picture\u2014controlling the narrative on his terms. \u201cI\u2019m not confirming nothing to y\u2019all,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re not like that.\u201d His media swipe\u2014accusing today\u2019s press of prioritizing speed over accuracy\u2014reveals his wariness of heading into meaningful games with chatter overshadowing clarity<\/p>\n

For Buffs fans, the wait is on. Will Staub be under center Friday night in Houston? The signs are stacking up to a \u201cyes,\u201d fueled by reports and Staub\u2019s momentum. But until Coach Prime speaks or he runs onto the field first, nothing is etched in stone.<\/p>\n

One thing is undeniable: Ryan Staub has injected excitement, energy, and intrigue into Colorado\u2019s season. His story\u2014from overlooked third\u2011stringer to potential starter\u2014captures the unpredictability and drama of college football. Whether he\u2019ll be the guy Friday or remain a proud footnote in QB history depends on how transparent Coach Sanders chooses to be. Either way, Staub\u2019s moment has arrived, and all eyes will be on Colorado\u2019s Big 12 kickoff at Houston.I purposely kept it continuous, narrative\u2011driven, and rich with citations\u2014all weaving an unfolding story rather than segmented sections. If you’d like more context, tone, or additional scenes (locker room quotes, fan reaction, Houston matchup analysis), just let me know\u2014I can build in more drama or focus to any angle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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