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Deion Sanders' Colorado contract includes $10 million buyout terms

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Deion Sanders' Colorado contract includes $10 million buyout terms

Summary

Deion Sanders’ buyout terms and contract with Colorado have come under scrutiny during a challenging 2026 season. Following a 27-24 loss to Utah on October 17, the Buffaloes are now 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play, experiencing their fourth consecutive defeat. Sanders' five-year contract runs through 2029 and entitles him to $10 million for a buyout in 2026 if he takes another coaching job, with decreasing amounts in subsequent years. His current salary is set at $10 million for 2026, rising to $11 million by 2028. Colorado's disappointing performance this season follows a successful 2024 campaign where the team finished with a 9-4 record and a bowl appearance.

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By the Numbers

•Sanders' contract runs through 2029.
•Buffaloes are currently 2-4 this season.
•Buyout decreases to $6 million in 2027.
•Colorado had a 9-4 record in 2024.
•Recent losses followed initial season victories.

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D'Avril Grant/Shutterstock.com Deion Sanders’ Colorado contract and buyout terms explained Deion Sanders’ contract buyout has drawn attention during Colorado’s difficult 2026 college football season. The Buffaloes fell to 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play after a 27-24 loss to Utah on October 17, their 4th consecutive defeat. Sanders remains under contract through the…
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