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Deion Sanders faces scrutiny as Colorado seeks to improve in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Deion Sanders faces scrutiny as Colorado seeks to improve in 2026

Summary

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes prepare for the 2026 college football season, having finished 3-9 in 2025. NFL insider Mike Florio critiques Colorado’s failure to leverage Sanders' high profile into successful recruiting, raising concerns about the team's physicality and competitiveness. Significant roster changes have been made, with over 40 transfer players joining, and new offensive and defensive coordinators appointed. Sanders faces pressure as ESPN viewership plummeted 67% from 2023 to 2025. Colorado aims to address these issues in their opening game against Georgia Tech on September 5, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Colorado finished 3-9 in 2025 under Deion Sanders.
•Mike Florio criticizes the team's recruiting and competitiveness.
•Over 40 transfers joined the team ahead of the new season.
•New offensive and defensive coordinators have been appointed.
•ESPN viewership for Colorado games dropped significantly.

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Colorado Hasn’t Parlayed Coach Prime Effect’ — Deion Sanders, Buffaloes Get Brutal Reality Check From Insider

What they're saying

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Deion Sanders has never been short on attention since taking the reins of the Colorado Buffaloes, but the spotlight now comes with tougher questions. The Buffaloes are entering another season trying to recover from a disappointing campaign with a roster that looks very different from its early Coach Prime years.
— Yahoo Sports

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