Deion Sanders confirms Isaac Wilson will start again at quarterback for Colorado, urges him to “throw the ball to our team”

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday that Utah transfer Isaac Wilson will be the Buffaloes’ starting quarterback for a second straight game, setting the tone for Saturday’s matchup against Utah. The confirmation matters beyond the depth chart, because it indicates Colorado’s plan to build the next phase of its offense around a quarterback who already has game reps in head coach Deion Sanders’ system.

Sanders also offered a direct message to Wilson about how to think through throws in the upcoming game. In comments reported by Yahoo Sports, Sanders framed the priority as simple and internal: “throw the ball to guys on our team,” not to Utah defenders. The advice reads as a coaching emphasis on execution and trust, especially for a quarterback facing the adjustment period that often comes with switching conferences and learning a new week-to-week defensive picture.

Wilson’s position as Utah transfer adds built-in context for the week. Facing a former school is often emotionally charged, but the practical challenge is technical as well: a quarterback knows personnel and tendencies from the other side of the film room. Sanders’ message suggests Colorado wants Wilson to use his knowledge without letting it alter the fundamentals of reads, protection, and timing.

Colorado’s decision to keep the starting quarterback role with Wilson for consecutive games also indicates a preference for continuity over constant rotation. In college football, that kind of stability can help receivers and offensive line units synchronize their timing, while limiting the learning curve that comes with quarterback changes week to week.

The contrast is especially meaningful because Utah is a program with a coherent defensive identity. For Colorado, the key will be whether Wilson can consistently connect those early-game concepts Sanders emphasizes with the routes and play design that the offense is trying to run. Sanders’ focus on targeting Colorado playmakers implies the staff wants the passing game to operate at a controlled, trust-based pace rather than improvising under pressure.

For Wilson, the next look is straightforward: carry forward what worked through the first start and make the offense’s decisions repeatable. If Colorado’s game plan leans heavily on execution and high-percentage throws, the “throw it to our guys” line becomes more than motivational, it becomes a diagnostic for whether the team can win its matchups on route running and catch-space positioning rather than chasing down difficult throws.

As Saturday approaches, the most important question is how Colorado’s offense shows that continuity offensively. If Wilson’s second start looks similar in tempo and decision-making to his first, it would support Sanders’ approach of settling in rather than constantly recalibrating. If the offense stalls, the scrutiny will naturally widen from the quarterback to the surrounding preparation, but Sanders’ comments make clear he intends to give Wilson a real chance to grow through the matchup.