RYAN STAUB NEWS

WVU defense to prepare for all three Colorado quarterbacks - Dominion Post MORGANTOWN — Colorado comes out with true freshman quarterback Julian Lewis under center, Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter lined up behind him...

NOVEMBER 5 • DOMINIONPOST.COM

Deion Sanders will start freshman quarterback Julian Lewis in effort to rescue Colorado's season

Deion Sanders is turning to freshman quarterback Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis to try and salvage the Colorado Buffaloes' season

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Tosses two picks on two attempts Staub was 0-for-2 passing for zero yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 52-17 defeat to Arizona.

Impact With the game well out of hand coming out of halftime, Staub was given a chance to take over the offense. He did not take advantage of his opportunity as he attempted two passes and threw interceptions on both attempts. He was then benched for the rest of the game with true freshman Julian Lewis getting a chance. After a rough showing, it would not be surprising if Lewis overtook Staub on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Fifita's 4 TD throws, Arizona's 5 takeaways help Wildcats crush Colorado 52-17

Noah Fifita threw first-half touchdown passes to four different receivers to lead the Arizona Wildcats to a 52-17 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Slated for backup duty Based on pregame warmups, Colorado won't be starting Ryan Staub in Saturday's game against Arizona, Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Staub entered in relief of Kaidon Salter last week and delivered the Buffaloes' lone touchdown. Despite Staub statistically outperforming Kaidon Salter in Week 9, Colorado is sticking with the true freshman in Week 10. While there hasn't been any outright acknowledgement of a quarterback battle, Staub could threaten to take the job if Salter continues to struggle.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deion Sanders: Colorado must 'flush the darn toilet' after 53-7 loss at Utah

Deion Sanders has been pushing and motivating his team after a 53-7 loss to Utah

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Scores TD in relief Staub completed 4 of 8 passes for 65 yards during Saturday's 53-7 defeat to Utah. He also had six rushes for negative four yards with one touchdown.

Impact After a very rough three quarters by Kaiden Salter, Staub entered the game in the fourth quarter and led three drives. He had more passing yards (68) than Salter (37), and he scored the Buffaloes' lone touchdown with a one-yard rush in the fourth quarter. He will likely return to the bench for Saturday's game versus Arizona, but Salter's poor performance opened a door for Staub to potentially steal the job late in the season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Keeler: CU Buffs' loss at TCU showed Deion Sanders has more problems than QB Kaidon Salter Deion Sanders needs a QB good enough make up for his and his coaching staff’s shortcomings. Salter ain’t that. Ryan Staub was never that, an...

OCTOBER 5 • DENVERPOST.COM

Kaidon Salter back as starting QB, throws 3 TD passes to help Colorado hold off Wyoming 37-20

Quarterback Kaidon Salter threw three touchdown passes and ran for a game-sealing score as Colorado beat Wyoming 37-20

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Not expected to start Week 4 Staub is not expected to be Colorado's starting quarterback Saturday against Wyoming, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Staub started under center for Week 3 but struggled, logging more interceptions (two) and fumbles (two) than touchdowns (one). He also completed less than 60.0 percent of his passes at Houston then. With those in mind, Kaidon Salter is expected to be Colorado's starting quarterback in Week 4, relegating Staub to backup duties once again.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

To help Colorado sing a different tune, coach Deion Sanders invites Ice Cube to practice

Deion Sanders hit on a variety of high notes at his weekly news conference, from seeking wins over an identity to looking for “leadership and consistency” out of whoever winds up a...

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Struggles in first start Staub was 19-for-35 passing for 204 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Friday's 36-20 loss to Houston. He also had 11 rushes for 36 yards.

Impact Staub drew his first start of the season Friday and did not exactly firmly establish himself in that role based on his performance. He threw for over 200 yards and tossed a touchdown, but he threw two interceptions and fumbled twice, although both fumbles were recovered by his team. He was the only Buffaloes' quarterback to play in the game which may be a sign that he will keep the job for now and try to get in rhythm with the offense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first start Staub was 19-for-35 passing for 204 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Friday's 36-20 loss to Houston. He also had 11 rushes for 36 yards.

Impact Staub drew his first start of the season Friday and did not exactly firmly establish himself in that role based on his performance. He threw for over 200 yards and tossed a touchdown, but he threw two interceptions and fumbled twice, although both fumbles were recovered by his team. He was the only Buffaloes' quarterback to play in the game which may be a sign that he will keep the job for now and try to get in rhythm with the offense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

What Colorado Buffaloes' Ryan Staub Said After Underwhelming Start At Houston Cougars Quarterback Ryan Staub's first start in two years was a stinker. Going up against a fairly average Houston Cougars squad, the Colorado Buffa...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, Buffs QB Ryan Staub share similar reaction to Houston loss | Sporting News Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Ryan Staub both took accountability for the team's loss to the Houston Couga...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Colorado struggles in 36-20 loss to Houston as the Buffaloes drop to 1-2 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Weigman shines with career highs as Houston defeats Colorado 36-20

Conner Weigman threw for 222 yards and ran for 83 yards and two touchdowns — both career highs — to lead Houston to a 36-20 win over Colorado Friday night

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Colorado's Ryan Staub pulls off insane touchdown vs. Houston | Sporting News Buffs QB wows with his feet as well.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deion Sanders updates Colorado QB plan vs Houston: Ryan Staub or Kaidon Salter? - DNVR Sports Deion Sanders isn't confirming anything about his quarterback situation ahead of Friday's Big 12 opener.

SEPTEMBER 13 • THEDNVR.COM

Ryan Staub is seizing the moment | Sporting News Ryan Staub’s patience and preparation finally paid off in Boulder.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Ryan Staub starting vs. Houston? Colorado depth chart released | Sporting News Buffs QB situation got a little more clear.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colorado Quarterback Ryan Staub Reveals How Loyalty to Buffaloes Paid Off Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub is reportedly set to start on Friday night when the Colorado Buffaloes take on Houston, opening Big 12 Confe...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Ex-Colorado coach Deion Sanders replaced had bold prediction for Ryan Staub, Kaidon Salter, Julian Lewis | Sporting News Was Ryan Staub always going to become Colorado's QB1?

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Draws start for Buffs Staub will get the start for Colorado against Houston, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Colorado's quarterback situation has been messy, with Staub, Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis all seeing playing time through two weeks. It was initially reported that Staub would start, but Buffaloes' head coach Deion Sanders rebuked that claim. Still, it would appear that initial report is right, as Staub trotted out with the starters.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado vs. Houston Prediction: Buffs to Start New QB Against Cougars Ryan Staub leads the underdog Buffaloes into Houston on Friday night to take on Conner Weigman and the Cougars.

SEPTEMBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM