In a highly anticipated Pac-12 matchup between the No. 10 Oregon Ducks and the No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes, tensions were high both on and off the field. The drama started before the game even began, as the Oregon Duck mascot, dressed as Deion Sanders with a white cowboy hat and sunglasses, attempted to break a clock with the word “Prime” on it. However, things took a turn for the worse when the mascot accidentally knocked off its own helmet in the process. The bizarre moment left fans in shock.

Meanwhile, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning used the pregame speech to fire up his team and take a shot at the Buffaloes' recent success. Lanning emphasized the importance of substance over flash and dismissed Colorado's underdog story as nothing more than a quest for attention. He made it clear that the game would be decided on the field, not in the headlines.

The speech seemed to have the desired effect, as the Ducks dominated the first half of the game. Oregon scored a touchdown on nearly every drive, while Colorado struggled to generate any offense. Chants of “overrated” echoed through the stadium as the Buffaloes punted on their first four drives and entered halftime with only 21 yards of total offense.

During an interview with ESPN at halftime, Lanning took another jab at Colorado, expressing his hope that those who had been following the team's Cinderella story were watching the game and witnessing their struggles. He made it clear that he was not satisfied with the first-half performance and expected his team to continue dominating in the second half.

The tensions between the two teams were further heightened by an incident before the game, where multiple Colorado players were recorded stomping on Oregon's logo on the field. This act of disrespect only added fuel to the fire and intensified the rivalry between the two teams.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time that Sanders has been involved in controversy with another coach. Just a week prior, Sanders' son, quarterback Shedeur, called out Nebraska coach Matt Rhule for what he deemed as "extreme disrespect." Sanders has been vocal about his plans to transform the Colorado football program and compete with college football's elite.

As the game progressed, it became clear that Oregon was in control. The Ducks continued to dominate on both sides of the ball, while Colorado struggled to find any rhythm or momentum. The final score of 42-6 reflected the complete dominance of the Ducks over the Buffaloes.

In the end, the irony was palpable. Despite the Buffaloes' recent success and the attention they had garnered, they were unable to back it up on the field against Oregon's powerhouse team. The Ducks proved that substance and wins matter more than flashy headlines and Cinderella stories.