Deion Sanders acknowledges quarterback roster mistake at Colorado
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
At Big 12 Football Media Days, Colorado coach Deion Sanders admitted he made a significant error in assessing the quarterback position last season. He reflected on the challenges he faced in replacing his son, Shedeur Sanders, as the team's quarterback. Sanders expressed that he did not fully appreciate the importance of the role until recently. He aims to address the situation this year with redshirt freshman Julian Lewis and transfer Isaac Wilson competing for the position.
- •Deion Sanders spoke at Big 12 Football Media Days on July 9, 2026.
- •He admitted to mistakes made in replacing Shedeur Sanders at quarterback.
- •Sanders emphasized the importance of the quarterback role in college football.
- •Julian Lewis and Isaac Wilson are competing for the starting quarterback spot.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders admits to major roster building mistake last year
"Deion Sanders admitted he made a major mistake replacing Shedeur Sanders last season and reflected on what he learned about the quarterback position.
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