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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 […]

Deion Sanders cleared up any uncertainties surrounding the emergency surgery he will undergo on Friday, news that was reported earlier on Thursday. In a video shared by Barstool Colorado’s Twitter account, Sanders revealed the real reason for his emergency leg surgery. An update from Prime himself 👇👇 (Via: @WellOffForever) https://t.co/IBx6OZnbrc pic.twitter.com/RMWcNO3jsV — Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) […]

Colorado football head coach and Pro Football Hall of Fame player Deion Sanders will undergo emergency groin surgery on Friday to address blood clots, according to Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones. Jones broke the news Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show after talking to Sanders. Sanders has dealt with blood clots before and had to have two […]

Coach Deion Sanders and Colorado football have caught a lot of flak for their roster overhaul. The Buffaloes have been successful in recruiting so far but the real challenge comes during the college football season. Colorado football alum Joel Klatt expects a massive improvement for the new squad. Deion Sanders went on The Joel Klatt […]

Not a single player or coach as of late has garnered more attention than Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders. He’s the most sought-out interview in all of sports media, with everyone looking for a new soundbite. And as we all know, Sanders usually isn’t short of them, as he has always been quick […]

Deion Sanders is considered to be one of the best multi-sport athletes of all time having made his mark in the NFL and MLB. In fact, Sanders is still the only athlete in history to ever appear in the World Series and the Super Bowl. He’s also enjoyed a terrific career as a coach. With […]

Former Jackson State RB Sy’Veon Wilkerson transferred to Colorado Football to join his head coach Deion Sanders, and he is not coming to just play in a bigger, more national conference. Wilkerson says that he wants to lead the Pac-12 and the FBS in rushing, keeping last year’s top rushers as the lock screen on […]

Hall of Famer Deion Sanders has been making his mark in the coaching scene over the past few years. In December of last year, the 55-year-old took his talents from Jackson State all the way to Colorado to take charge of the Buffaloes’ football program. Some might think that the next logical step for the […]

New Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders may have to undergo another leg surgery, just months before his highly anticipated debut with the Buffaloes. Last year, the former NFL superstar had two toes amputated after life threatening blood clots took over his leg and foot. He spent 23 days in the hospital and underwent several […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced on his Instagram that he would not be attending the HBCU megacamp at Morehouse College in Atlanta this weekend, but said he will be sending some members of his coaching staff to possibly select players. “You know I love me some Atlanta so it’s gotta be a big deal […]

Deion Sanders’ decision to join Colorado football was one of the most notable moves following this past season. Colorado football may not be ready to compete for a championship just yet, but their future is bright with Sanders leading the charge. Sanders recently gave an in-depth explanation in regards for his reasoning to join the […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is not just one proud mentor to the Buffaloes. He is also a proud parent to his son. All of the efforts by Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders paid off. The Black College Football Hall of Fame awarded the former Jackson State football quarterback their elusive Deacon Jones Award. He […]

As each college football season approaches, the expectations tend to grow for each and every team. So, like every season, there’s head coaches who have something to prove from the prior season. In the list below, we’ll look at not only coaches entering a potential hot seat year but those who are like Deion Sanders, […]

The Colorado Buffaloes football program went 1-11 a season ago and fired Karl Dorrell halfway through. They then made the decision to hire Deion Sanders, and he has quickly rejuvenated this program in just a matter of months. The Buffs have added a ton of players in the transfer portal and have been active on […]

Coach Deion Sanders landed two new four-star recruits despite the criticism by Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi. Colorado football has found its new wideout in Zycarl Lewis. They also get the 6-foot-4 and 240-pound behemoth defensive lineman in Brandon Davis-Swain. Colorado football now has a total of four recruits of the same level. Zycarl Lewis […]