College Athlete Unionization and Colorado Football Controversy

Jim Jordan on College Athlete Unionization

Representative Jim Jordan addressed the topic of college athlete unionization during a discussion about the Save College Sports Act. Jordan expressed concerns over potential unionization among college athletes, citing that most athletes, coaches, and university athletic departments are not in favor of it. He highlighted the additional complexities it would introduce, such as tax issues and other administrative challenges. He mentioned the need to closely examine the bill when Congress reconvenes in the lame duck session after the election.

Potential Leak of Colorado’s Playbook

An incident involving the alleged leak of Colorado’s football playbook has caused a stir. A Texas Tech fan reported discovering pages from the playbook at a hotel bar where the Colorado team was staying before their game against Texas Tech. Photos shared on social media showed plays that aligned with what Colorado ran during the game.

Though the authenticity of the playbook has not been verified, the fan’s claims created controversy. Video footage shared on social platforms further fueled speculation.

“OK I’m not posting pics of it but a bunch of us are in the Colorado team hotel at the bar and we found a 25 page or so playbook that I would bet large amounts of money on is the actual CU playbook.”

Game Impact

During the game at Folsom Field on October 3, 2026, Colorado struggled against Texas Tech. Despite scoring on their opening drive, the Buffaloes were overwhelmed by Texas Tech’s defense. Colorado’s offense committed four interceptions in the second half. Texas Tech capitalized on these mistakes, securing a 29-7 victory to remain undefeated with a 5-0 record.

This controversy adds to Colorado’s recent challenges under head coach Deion Sanders. The team has been outscored significantly in recent games, dropping their record to 2-3 following the defeat.