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Deion Sanders optimistic about Colorado's 2026 football season

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Deion Sanders optimistic about Colorado's 2026 football season

Summary

Deion Sanders expressed confidence in Colorado's future at Big 12 Media Days on July 7, 2026, moving past a challenging 3-9 season. Sanders acknowledged the team's struggles but believes they have turned the page and are ready for improvement. The Buffaloes head coach aims for better outcomes in the upcoming season, signaling a new direction for the program.

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Key Details

•Colorado finished the 2025 season with a 3-9 record.
•Deion Sanders admitted the team faced significant challenges last season.
•Sanders is optimistic about turning the program around in 2026.
•Comments were made during Big 12 Media Days on July 7, 2026.

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9:29 PMESPN — Deion 'can't wait' for CU opener after 3-9 season

What they're saying

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Moving past Colorado's dismal 3-9 season in which Deion Sanders admitted his team got its "butts kicked," the Buffaloes coach declared confidence, on Tuesday at Big 12 Media Days, that the page has been turned to 2026 in Boulder and better days are ahead.
— ESPNby Pete Thamel

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