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Colorado finished with just 16 yards on 22 carries behind a struggling offensive line during its 28-10 loss to Nebraska on Saturday, which prompted quarterback Shedeur Sanders to react to the overall running game.
"Of course, whenever you're able to run the ball consistently, then that opens up the pass," he told reporters. "But you gotta understand what your team is good at. Why would we keep running the ball if we get in a situation where it's a must get and we don't get it?"
He was also asked about struggles in short-yardage situations and said, "if we're going to go down, I'd rather go down swinging.