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Colorado football did not look the same as it was before spring. The arrival of Coach Deion Sanders prompted some players to get cut out of the system while some had to transfer. Most of their squad consists of recent acquisitions after the Buffaloes cleaned house over the Spring and Summer break. The addition of […]

In more ways than one, Colorado football will be unrecognizable in 2023. Head coach Deion Sanders arrived with a Hall of Fame name, and big plans that did not include a huge chunk of the roster. More than 50 players from last season’s squad are gone, as an entire program is being built nearly from […]

Recently hired Colorado football coach Pat Shurmur has opened up on his role as his role on Deion Sanders’ staff as an offensive analyst. After taking the 2022 season off to spend more time with family, the former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator has joined the Buffaloes as an assistant. One unique aspect of his role […]

NFL legend Deion Sanders has experienced a lot during his first season as Colorado football head coach. He basked in the excitement that his name and reputation helped bring to Boulder, weathered some controversy amid historic roster turnover and navigated chaos in the Pac-12. Most importantly, though, Sanders pushed through serious health issues. The Hall […]

It’s Prime Time in Oxnard, California at Dallas Cowboys training camp, as star corner Trevon Diggs channeled a franchise legend in Deion Sanders after his second interception of the day against quarterback Dak Prescott during practice on Tuesday. Prescott was looking to take a deep shot downfield, but Diggs was there, hauling the pass in […]

There may not be much expected of Colorado this upcoming season, but it’s clear that the addition of Deion Sanders as the team’s new head coach has added some intrigue to the team. Sanders’ ties to the NFL given his legendary career in the league and electrifying personality have made him quite a fun guy […]

The college football world has been buzzing over the news of Oregon football and Washington football making the monumental move to the Big Ten. Rumors had been swirling on the topic for a while, but the move became official Friday. Another Pac-12 team that recently left the conference is Colorado football, and head coach Deion […]

The Colorado football program will be returning to the Big 12 conference for 2024, and Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy revealed why he is excited for Colorado’s return. “I have really good memories of Colorado,” Mike Gundy said, via Stacey Blackwood of BuffaloesWire. “I enjoyed going to Boulder and playing. I think it’s a […]

Deion Sanders is going to take on Power Five football this season as the coach of the Colorado football team. Sanders, who is regarded as one of the best athletes of all time and the best cornerback in NFL history, coached HBCU Jackson State for the last three seasons. Many expected “Coach Prime” would eventually […]

Jackson State football was a force with Deion Sanders as head coach, and new head coach T.C. Taylor is ready to take that baton and continue the success. Taylor spoke at the SWAC/MEAC Media Day about the Tigers moving forward in a post-Coach Prime era. “A lot of those kids that was there for him are […]

Deion Sanders has moved on to greener pastures. The man that replaced him at the helm for Jackson State football is TC Taylor, who for his part, is very much looking forward to his squad’s upcoming high-profile matchup against South Carolina State football. Taylor remembers well that it was South Carolina that destroyed Jackson State […]

A great shift has occurred once again in the college football landscape, with conference realignment once again the culprit, yet this time it centers more around one man instead of a conference. That man, of course, is Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, the former NFL superstar turned head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. Amidst all the […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders provided his take on the university’s Board of Regent decision to move the school from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 in 2024. Via 247Sports’ Carl Reed: “If everything I’m hearing is true, I applaud our [Athletic Director] Rick George for choosing the best scenario for all athletics at CU,” […]

Although Travis Hunter has moved on to Colorado with head coach Deion Sanders, he still has love for Jackson State. Hunter reflected on his 2021 commitment to Jackson State in an interview with ‘The No. 1 College Football Show” when asked if he realized the significance of the move at the time. “Not as soon […]

Travis Hunter became the first-five star prospect to sign with an FBS program since 2006 when he declared for Jackson State and coach Deion Sanders. Now, the two-way star is taking his talents to Colorado football, where Sanders will be a first-year coach in 2023. Hunter, who was rated the consensus No. 1 prospect in […]

SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland was forthcoming when discussing media rights at SWAC Media Day. The commissioner spoke with several outlets concerning the conference’s partnership with ESPN, touting the success the conference drew with its current media rights deal. “When we get our numbers from ESPN there were ESPN plus games that outdrew ESPN games, […]

Coach Deion Sanders has been through quite some tough challenges during the college football offseason. Colorado football experienced highs like their major recruitment haul that showed great promise of making a conference title and even a CFP National championship run. They also went through a lot of lows like uncalled-for criticism from other programs. Despite […]

Deion Sanders’ sudden foray into coaching didn’t come from any insatiable need to scratch his post-playing football itch. Instead, it was his sudden realization of how young players were being taught the game he loves that pushed the Hall-of-Fame cornerback to become a college football coach. Sanders expanded on that development in the most recent […]

Deion Sanders has yet to even coach a regular season game for the Colorado Buffaloes, yet we’re already talking about his 2024 recruiting class. This is the way for college athletics, where often times there’s little living in the moment and more looking ahead. It’s easy to do that with Sanders, however, as most are […]

While Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff is keeping quiet on the conference’s next TV deal, he does admit that new Colorado football coach Deion Sanders will be great for ratings and the upcoming deal. Following the Pac-12 Football Media Day Friday, Kliavkoff spoke on the impact Sanders will have on ratings saying, “Our ratings are going […]

Confidence certainly runs in the Sanders’ family. Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, showed that he certainly inherited his father’s confidence during a press conference Friday. After being asked about the pressure he’s set to face as a quarterback, Shedeur had the perfect response, “I’m a Sanders, I don’t feel […]

USC football coach Lincoln Riley showed Colorado football coach Deion Sanders some love during Pac-12 Media Day. On Friday, Lincoln Riley was asked about Sanders and the massive roster turnover that he’s made upon his arrival to Colorado. The USC football coach was nothing but complimentary toward Coach Prime. “I give (Sanders) credit,” Riley said, […]

The arrival of Deion Sanders at Colorado has already made a massive impact on its football program. With the legendary coach at the helm, interest in the team is at an all-time high. The ticket sales for Colorado football, the hype, and the many high-profile recruits are proof of this. However, Sanders’ health has also […]

The Colorado football program is feeling the Deion Sanders effect in full force right now. They hadn’t sold out a game since 2019, but they are announcing that they have already sold out two for the upcoming season, reports The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach. “Colorado says it has already sold out two football games — the […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders and his son, Shedeur Sanders, hope to turn the program’s fortune around after it won just one game this past season. Deion put the program in a massive overhaul with the transfer portal and brought in Shedeur and other players to quickly try and make the Buffaloes competitive. Shedeur will […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders will be unable to attend Pac-12 media day Friday in Las Vegas. Deion Sanders is scheduled to undergo surgery Thursday, forcing him to miss the event. Colorado football defensive coordinator Charles Kelly will take Sanders’ place at media day. In late June, Sanders underwent successful surgery to remove blood clots […]

Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders has spoken up against a fake quote that’s gotten viral amid the recent comments of Oklahoma football head coach Brent Venables. “Please read this slowly. I’ve Never responded to any of these Great coaches that choose to target me or our program here @CUBuffsFootball . I’m Great at walking […]

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables has taken another shot at a coach and their program, this time taking aim at Deion Sanders and Colorado football. Venables, who took a subtle shot at Miami and Mario Cristobal while recapping the Sooners’ disappointing 2022 season, criticized Sanders and the Buffaloes’ massive turnover through the transfer portal, per […]

Former Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders has been active in promoting and assessing HBCU teams and players since his time with the Tigers program last season. Sanders, the current Colorado Buffaloes boss in the Big-12, had a mouthful to say about Malachi Wideman, a promising young prospect. Sanders has been busy lately preparing for […]

Colorado football is primed (no pun intended) to undergo a remarkable transformation this season, following a disappointing 1-11 record last year. And really, they already have. After the arrival of Deion Sanders back in December, everything has changed in Boulder. The Buffaloes team now, whether through cosmetic alterations or an infusion of new talent, has […]

The Prairie View A&M Panthers football team finished with a 5-3 record in the Southwestern Athletic Conference last season, 6-5 overall. The Panthers’ last conference championship came in 2009 under Head Coach Henry Frazier III. Last month, HBCU advocate and current Colorado Buffaloes Head Coach Deion Sanders had high praise for the school. Prairie View […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has made a surprising reunion with Nike. Six years after Deion Sanders said he would never wear Nike shoes again, the Colorado football coach has signed agree to a new deal with the brand. Sanders announced the move Friday with a post on Instagram. The Colorado football coach shared a […]

The Colorado football program continues to benefit from Deion Sanders’ arrival as the new head coach. Aside from a plethora of new recruits, the Buffaloes are set to lure in a proven NFL coach by the name of Pat Shurmur. Via Carl Reed Jr: “Veteran NFL Coach Pat Shurmur has been on Campus at Colorado […]

The Colorado football program is expected to be one of the most heavily watched in 2023. Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is a big reason why. Sanders, the NFL Hall-of-Famer, underwent emergency surgery recently. His girlfriend shared an important update. Even in recovery, Sanders is staying true to his usual opinionated and fiercely protective persona. […]

As the hype train surrounding Colorado football and Deion Sanders continues to pick up steam, one rival coach thinks the project will not go as smoothly as some people think. One anonymous Pac-12 coach thinks that Colorado is in for a situation it can’t win with Sanders. “It feels like a lose-lose for Colorado with […]

Florida A&M football finished last season on a nine-game winning streak, nearly beating out Deion Sanders’ Jackson State Tigers for first in the SWAC. Florida A&M alums have been making big moves ever since, including the hiring of former grad G. Scott Uzzell at one of Nike’s top positions. Head Coach Willie Simmons recently dropped […]

Deion Sanders is “doing great” after he had a successful surgery for a blood clot, according to his girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds. Here is what she shared on Instagram. “We are so grateful for the healing power of God and for all of our prayer warriors! It was a long, but successful day. “#CoachPrime @deionsanders is […]

Stephen A. Smith showed his love and support for Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders, who’s set to have an emergency leg surgery Friday. Sanders needs to undergo the surgery to remove blood clots in both his right and left legs. In an update he provided on Thursday, the Buffaloes tactician emphasized that there is […]

The Colorado football program has a huge year ahead of them in the first campaign under head coach Deion Sanders. Kirk Herbstreit believes despite the hype that the Colorado football program is getting, coaches around the Pac-12 conference are ‘excited’ to get their chance against the Buffaloes, via The Pat McAfee Show. "In this era […]