Cam Newton criticizes Deion Sanders over Colorado coaching record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton recently described the coaching record of Deion Sanders at Colorado as unacceptable. Sanders holds a 16-21 overall record through four seasons, including a 9-18 mark in conference play across the Pac-12 and Big 12. While Colorado experienced a turnaround in 2024 to finish 9-4, the team struggled to a 3-9 record last season. Newton stated his criticism is not personal but follows the high performance standard Sanders established for himself upon joining the program. Sanders, who is currently entering his fourth season with the Buffaloes, has spent recent time managing health issues but is now fully cleared to coach. Colorado is currently projected to finish near the bottom of the Big 12 in the preseason media poll.
- •Deion Sanders maintains a 16-21 overall coaching record at Colorado.
- •Cam Newton cited a 9-18 conference record as evidence of underperformance.
- •Colorado finished with a 3-9 record during the previous season.
- •Sanders returns to the sidelines at full strength after medical procedures in 2025.
- •Preseason polls pick Colorado to finish near the bottom of the Big 12.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Newton Puts Deion Sanders on Notice With “Unacceptable” Take on Colorado Coaching Record
"Deion Sanders enters his fourth season at Colorado with an underwhelming 16-21 overall record. The massive media hype and high-profile recruiting classes haven’t consistently translated into wins since he took the job in 2023. The clear high point came during his second year in 2024. Led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and a historic Heisman Trophy […] The post Cam Newton Puts Deion Sanders on Notice With “Unacceptable” Take on Colorado Coaching Record appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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