Deion Sanders faces scrutiny as Colorado drops to 2-3 this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:36 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Following a strong start, the Colorado Buffaloes under head coach Deion Sanders have experienced a downturn, losing three consecutive games after opening the season at 2-0. The Buffaloes' recent losses to Northwestern, Baylor, and Texas Tech raise concerns about the team's culture and overall direction. As Sanders faces increasing scrutiny for the team's performance, which stands at 18-24 over four seasons, the future of his tenure at Colorado is in question. Critics point to issues both on-field and in the locker room, with implications for Sanders' long-term success in Boulder.
- •Colorado opened the 2026 season with two wins but now sits at 2-3.
- •The Buffaloes have lost by double digits in their last three games.
- •Criticism is growing regarding the program's locker-room culture under Sanders.
- •Sanders has an overall record of 18-24 at Colorado.
- •Questions arise about Sanders' coaching effectiveness amidst increased scrutiny.
- 7:36 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Deion Sanders Is Just Sizzle’ — Radio Host Gives Colorado HC His Due, But Calls For Buffaloes To Introspect As Season Threatens To Go Sideways
- 7:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Was a Trojan Horse,’ ‘It’s the Coach’s Fault’ — Deion Sanders’ Locker-Room Culture Under Fire As Questions Mount Over Colorado HC’s Future
"After opening the 2026 season with back-to-back wins, Deion Sanders’ Colorado seemed on track to surpass its three-win total from the 2025 season. However, the Buffaloes have since dropped three straight games and now sit at 2-3, with double-digit margins in each loss.
"Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has evidently established himself as one of the most media-driven coaches in college football. Even when Colorado has struggled on the field, Sanders has continued to attract significant national attention.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 7:36 AM‘Deion Sanders Is Just Sizzle’ — Radio Host Gives Colorado HC His Due, But Calls For Buffaloes To Introspect As Season Threatens To Go Sideways
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has evidently established himself as one of the most media-driven coaches in college football. Even when Colorado has struggled on the field, Sanders has continued to attract significant national attention.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 7:27 AM‘This Was a Trojan Horse,’ ‘It’s the Coach’s Fault’ — Deion Sanders’ Locker-Room Culture Under Fire As Questions Mount Over Colorado HC’s Future
After opening the 2026 season with back-to-back wins, Deion Sanders’ Colorado seemed on track to surpass its three-win total from the 2025 season. However, the Buffaloes have since dropped three straight games and now sit at 2-3, with double-digit margins in each loss.
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