Colorado fans were left concerned Saturday when senior wide receiver DeAndre Moore was forced out of the game against Baylor after a hard hit in the second quarter. The Buffaloes trailed 10-3 when Moore, the team’s leading receiver entering the contest, ran a route across the middle and reached for a low pass from quarterback Julian Lewis. Baylor linebacker Travion Barnes met him low, delivering a hit to Moore’s head and shoulders just as the ball arrived, breaking up the play with 4:33 left before halftime.
Injury and immediate response
Moore stayed on the ground for several minutes before getting up with assistance. He was helped off the field and taken directly to the locker room, where he did not return for the start of the second half. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders later said Moore was “doing good” and expressed confidence that the player would recover, noting that the hit appeared to be a head injury.
“He’s a warrior,” Sanders said. “He was down like ‘you’re not bringing out a cart, you’re not bringing out a cart. I’m getting up and walking off.’ I admire that from him so much.”
Moore’s season to date
Before Saturday, Moore had recorded 15 receptions for 200 yards and a touchdown this season. He transferred to Colorado after two productive seasons at Texas, where he caught 77 passes for 988 yards and 11 touchdowns. The senior had not recorded a catch in the Baylor game before his exit.
Impact on Colorado’s offense
Moore’s departure removed a key target from the Buffaloes’ passing attack. With the Bears maintaining a narrow lead, Colorado will need to adjust its game plan moving forward, relying on other receivers and the running game to sustain offensive production. Coach Sanders praised the team’s resilience and emphasized that the Buffaloes will continue to fight for every play.
Looking ahead
The Buffaloes will assess Moore’s health in the coming days and determine his availability for the next matchup. Colorado’s coaching staff indicated that they will follow medical guidance and prioritize the player’s long‑term well‑being. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on his condition and the team’s upcoming schedule.
Colorado’s next game is slated for next Saturday, where the Buffaloes will look to bounce back and keep their conference aspirations alive despite the setback.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
