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PHOTOS: CU comes up short with a 48-41 loss to USC Trojans

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) gets brought down after going for it on 4th down late in the game by USC Trojans defensive end Solomon Byrd (51) defensive lineman De'jon Benton (79) at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes lost 41 to 48 against the USC Trojans. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes running back Anthony Hankerson (9) rushes the ball up the field at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

USC Trojans tight end Jude Wolfe (18), right pulls on the jersey of Colorado Buffaloes guard Jack Bailey (65) at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes tight end Michael Harrison (87) makes catch over USC Trojans safety Bryson Shaw at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes linebacker LaVonta Bentley (20) is upset as members of USC Trojans celebrate another touchdown at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes fan fill Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Head coach Deion Sanders talks to his son Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs the ball up field at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Head coach Deion Sanders takes a seat on the sidelines during the first half of the game at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes lost to the USC Trojans 41 to 48. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Head coach Deion Sanders looks back at his players on the sidelines during the game at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes lost to the USC Trojans 41 to 48. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes fans watch their team make a late game run at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes ended up losing 41 to 48 against the USC Trojans. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Derrick McLendon (9) made a late game sack at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes lost 41 to 48 against the USC Trojans. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) rushes the ball up field at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes lost 41 to 48 against the USC Trojans. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) looks to pass down field at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes lost 41 to 48 against the USC Trojans. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes running back Anthony Hankerson (9) hits a wall of defense as he runs the ball at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

USC Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) runs past Colorado Buffaloes safety Rodrick Ward (29) as safety Trevor Woods (43), right, moves in on the play at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Head coach Deion Sanders comes out on the field for pregame warmups at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) runs up field at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Basketball star Kevin Durant come out of the tunnel at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Durant attended the game as Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Chernet Estes (81) comes out of the tunnel at Folsom Field before the start of the game on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head coach Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Head coach Deion Sanders comes out on the field for pregame warmups at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes take on the USC Trojans, after last week’s 42-6 loss in Oregon. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)