What happened: Finneseth directed the comments at Northwestern's stadium environment while entering the field. He called them childish and stupid and said it won't happen again.
Why it matters: Colorado has lost 10 of its last 15 games, including a 41-7 loss at Northwestern. Coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday several players were dismissed for conduct detrimental to the team.
By the numbers: Colorado is 5-10 over its last 15 games. Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7.
What to watch: Watch Colorado's response on the field and whether further roster moves follow Tuesday's dismissals.