# Prime Colorado vs Northwestern game missed new Ryan Field

> Colorado's Deion Sanders team misses new Ryan Field opener for Northwestern game
- Title: Prime Colorado vs Northwestern game missed new Ryan Field
- Summary: Colorado's Deion Sanders team misses new Ryan Field opener for Northwestern game Colorado's Deion Sanders team plays Northwestern at temporary venue instead…
- Keywords: deion sanders, colorado, northwestern, ryan field, college football, nfl, seahawks, seattle, news, local, Prime, game
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/09/18/deion-sanders-colorado-buffaloes-northwestern-wildcats-david-braun-college-football-evanston
- Published: 2026-09-18T18:07:58.946+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: deion sanders, colorado, northwestern, ryan field, college football, nfl, seahawks, seattle, news, local
## Deion Sanders meets Northwestern
Deion Sanders praised Northwestern's David Braun as a respected peer in the Power Four ranks

> I really respect and admire him
## Ryan Field delayed
New Ryan Field stadium opens late with Penn State game on October 2
## Northwestern's David Braun
David Braun leads Northwestern after extending Pat Fitzgerald's contract through 2031
## Colorado's Julian Lewis
Colorado's Julian Lewis is a former five-star recruit who plays quarterback for Deion Sanders
## Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado's former quarterback, now plays for the Cleveland Browns
## Game preview
Northwestern hosts Colorado at Martin Stadium with potential thunderstorms affecting the game
## Game prediction
Predicted Colorado win by 3 points with Julian Lewis as key factor

> I'm taking the Buffs, 23-20
## Week 3 picks
Other college football games include Illinois, Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ole Miss matchups
## Deion Sanders' strategy
Deion Sanders focuses on team performance rather than underdog status

> I don't want to comment on being underdogs
## Ryan Field significance
New Ryan Field is an $875 million stadium project that delayed opening until October
## Northwestern's defense
Northwestern's defense has struggled against big offensive plays
## Colorado's run game
Colorado's run game has been effective against opponents in recent seasons
## Game stakes
The game is Northwestern's final home game at Martin Stadium before moving to new venue
## Deion Sanders' team
Deion Sanders' team has a strong offensive line after recent transfers
## Key takeaway

Colorado's Deion Sanders team plays Northwestern at temporary venue instead of new Ryan Field