In the midst of a remarkable turnaround season at Colorado, head coach Deion Sanders finds himself at the center of swirling speculation about his future. With his name being mentioned for potential NFL head coaching vacancies, including the Dallas Cowboys job he once held as a player, many wonder if “Coach Prime” might be tempted to leave Boulder for a return to the pros. But Sanders himself has a clear message: He’s not going anywhere.
“I’m happy where I am, man,” Sanders declared Tuesday, addressing the rumors head-on. “I’ve got a kickstand down. You know what a kickstand is? … That means I’m resting. I’m good, I’m happy, I’m excited. I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here, truly do.”
Reviving a Struggling Program
When Deion Sanders arrived at Colorado in late 2022, he inherited a team coming off a dismal 1-11 season. Armed with a five-year, $29.5 million contract and his trademark charisma, the Pro Football Hall of Famer set about the daunting task of transforming the Buffaloes into contenders.
Remarkably, just one year later, 17th-ranked Colorado finds itself in the thick of the Big 12 title race with an impressive 8-2 record. Led by Heisman Trophy candidates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders (Deion’s son), the Buffaloes are just two wins away from a spot in the conference championship game.
Building for the Future
While Colorado’s sudden rise has been fueled in large part by transfers, Sanders is quick to point out the contributions of his talented freshmen. Their immediate impact, he believes, bodes well for the program’s long-term stability.
“It says a lot about what we plan on being and the stability that we’re going to be here for a while,” Sanders emphasized. “We ain’t going nowhere. We’re about to get comfortable.”
That sense of comfort extends to the recruiting trail, where Colorado is positioning itself to land coveted quarterback prospect Julian Lewis. The nation’s No. 2 recruit in the class of 2025 recently decommitted from USC, and the Buffaloes are among the favorites to secure his services.
Focused on the Task at Hand
For now, though, Sanders remains laser-focused on the opportunity before him. With a chance to deliver Colorado its first conference title in over two decades, he’s not about to let outside noise distract from the mission.
As Sanders and his Buffaloes prepare for a crucial matchup at Kansas this weekend, one thing is certain: Colorado fans can rest easy knowing their coach is fully committed to the cause. The NFL may come calling someday, but for Deion Sanders, there’s still unfinished business in Boulder.
Remarkably, just one year later, 17th-ranked Colorado finds itself in the thick of the Big 12 title race with an impressive 8-2 record. Led by Heisman Trophy candidates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders (Deion’s son), the Buffaloes are just two wins away from a spot in the conference championship game.
Building for the Future
While Colorado’s sudden rise has been fueled in large part by transfers, Sanders is quick to point out the contributions of his talented freshmen. Their immediate impact, he believes, bodes well for the program’s long-term stability.
“It says a lot about what we plan on being and the stability that we’re going to be here for a while,” Sanders emphasized. “We ain’t going nowhere. We’re about to get comfortable.”
That sense of comfort extends to the recruiting trail, where Colorado is positioning itself to land coveted quarterback prospect Julian Lewis. The nation’s No. 2 recruit in the class of 2025 recently decommitted from USC, and the Buffaloes are among the favorites to secure his services.
Focused on the Task at Hand
For now, though, Sanders remains laser-focused on the opportunity before him. With a chance to deliver Colorado its first conference title in over two decades, he’s not about to let outside noise distract from the mission.
As Sanders and his Buffaloes prepare for a crucial matchup at Kansas this weekend, one thing is certain: Colorado fans can rest easy knowing their coach is fully committed to the cause. The NFL may come calling someday, but for Deion Sanders, there’s still unfinished business in Boulder.
