# Deion Sanders on Weather Threat for Colorado vs Northwestern

> Deion Sanders says Colorado can handle weather threats ahead of Northwestern game.
- Title: Deion Sanders on Weather Threat for Colorado vs Northwestern
- Summary: Deion Sanders says Colorado can handle weather threats ahead of Northwestern game. Deion Sanders states Colorado is prepared for potential rain and…
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- Source: Colorado Buffaloes On SI — https://si.com/college/colorado/football/deion-sanders-drops-honest-reaction-colorado-buffaloes-northwestern-weather-forecast
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:01:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: deion sanders, colorado buffaloes, northwestern, big ten, weather threat, chips kelly, colorado football, sept 19, folsom field, colorado vs northwestern, sports
## Colorado Buffaloes weather test
The Colorado Buffaloes withstood inclement weather to surpass Georgia Tech in the 2026 season opener.
## Sept 19 game weather threat
The Sept. 19 road trip to Evanston, Illinois, presents less sunny skies with a threat of thunderstorms.
## Deion Sanders weather comment
Sanders told reporters in his Sept. 15 press conference in Boulder: 'Maybe inclement weather in Northwestern, but we are up for the challenge.'

> Maybe inclement weather in Northwestern, but we are up for the challenge
## Northwestern's fast offense
Northwestern's new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly coaches a fast-paced no-huddle offense that racks up 497 total yards in games.
## Kelly's offensive challenge
Kelly's system aims to minimize substitutions for Colorado's defense while wearing down their thin defensive line.
## Colorado's defensive prep
Colorado's defense practices against a similar high-tempo offense through offensive coordinator Brennan Marion's 'Go-Go' system.
## Weather impact on game
Rainy weather may prompt Kelly to pivot to a ground game early to get the offense into a groove.
## Game preparation status
Northwestern hasn't played since Sept. 5 against South Dakota State, which ended as a 34-18 Wildcats victory.
## Weather delay risk
The Buffaloes' showdown with Northwestern calls for a threat of thunderstorms that could delay the original kickoff time.
## Deion Sanders' readiness
Sanders adds Northwestern is 'going to be physical' and aims to minimize mistakes, especially in holding an edge over Colorado.

> going to be physical
## Key takeaway

Deion Sanders states Colorado is prepared for potential rain and Northwestern's fast-paced offense in their Sept 19 Big Ten matchup.