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Deion Sanders faces pressure as Colorado prepares for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Deion Sanders faces pressure as Colorado prepares for 2026 season

Summary

The Colorado Buffaloes enter the 2026 season with a challenging backdrop following a 3-9 record last year. The team lost seven of its final eight games, raising concerns about performance on both offense and defense. Head coach Deion Sanders accepted blame for the struggles and faces increased scrutiny as former NFL MVP Cam Newton warns that another losing season could jeopardize Sanders' future at the school. Colorado has made significant changes to the roster, adding 66 new players and hiring new coordinators in hopes of reversing its fortunes.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado finished last season with a 3-9 record, their worst in years.
•Sanders has publicly accepted responsibility for the team's struggles.
•Cam Newton expressed concerns about Sanders' future if performance doesn't improve.
•Colorado has reshaped its roster, adding 66 new players for the new season.
•Offensive and defensive coordinators have been replaced to address past issues.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Losing How He’s Losing’ — Ex-NFL MVP Sounds the Alarm on Deion Sanders’ Colorado Future

What they're saying

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The Colorado Buffaloes are going into the 2026 season with a lot of questions after a difficult 3-9 finish a year ago. They closed the campaign by losing seven of their last eight games, earned only one conference win, and struggled on both sides of the ball.
— Yahoo Sports

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