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Deion Sanders addresses viral size concerns before Colorado season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Deion Sanders addresses viral size concerns before Colorado season opener

Summary

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders dismissed online criticism regarding his roster's physical size ahead of the team's season opener against Georgia Tech. The Buffaloes face the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta on Thursday at 6 p.m. MDT. Viral videos following the spring game suggested the roster was undersized compared to other major college football programs. Sanders characterized the footage as misleading, noting that camera angles and equipment choices exaggerated the appearance of players. The roster features 11 players standing 5-foot-9 or shorter, the highest number in the Big 12, while some skill players weigh between 140 and 155 pounds. Sanders expects the Georgia Tech defensive backs to play off coverage, potentially creating space for wide receivers such as Danny Scudero Danny Scudero Jr., Kam Perry, and Hykeem Williams to operate.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado plays Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Thursday at 6 p.m. MDT.
•Sanders labeled viral videos questioning the team's physical size as misleading.
•The Buffaloes roster includes 11 players measuring 5-foot-9 or shorter.
•Offensive players like Julian Lewis, Danny Scudero Jr., and Hykeem Williams are expected to play key roles.

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11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders jokes about Colorado's viral 'small team' narrative

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Deion Sanders dismissed viral videos claiming his Colorado team is too small ahead of the season opener, offering an interesting take on the matchup.
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