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Deion Sanders' Colorado contract buyout reaches $25.5 million after losses

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Deion Sanders' Colorado contract buyout reaches $25.5 million after losses

Summary

Deion Sanders faces pressure as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes following a 20-10 loss to Arizona State. His contract, signed in March 2025, is a five-year deal worth $54 million, making his base salary $10.8 million this year. Should Colorado choose to fire Sanders before 2027, the buyout is set at $25.5 million, decreasing to $17.25 million the following year. Discussions surrounding the potential buyout arise as the Buffaloes struggle to perform, raising questions about the program's future.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado loses 20-10 to Arizona State.
•Sanders signed a $54 million contract extension in March 2025.
•His current base salary is $10.8 million, ranked 14th in college football.
•Buyout would cost $25.5 million if fired before 2027.
•Buffaloes expected to evaluate Sanders' future amid poor results.

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Deion Sanders is firmly on the hot seat after Colorado's latest loss. Here's how his contract, salary and buyout could impact the program's future.
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