Deion Sanders ranked lower in national head coach rankings after poor season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Deion Sanders has been ranked in Tier 5 of The Athletic's 2026 college football head coach rankings, a decrease from the previous year's Tier 4. This drop follows Colorado's 3-9 record in 2025 after a successful 9-4 season in 2024. Sanders enters his fourth season at Colorado with a 16-21 overall record, facing significant challenges including a new quarterback and 43 incoming transfers. Colorado's season opener against Georgia Tech is scheduled for September 3.
- •Deion Sanders falls to Tier 5 in The Athletic's rankings.
- •Colorado finished 3-9 in 2025 after a 9-4 season.
- •Sanders has a 16-21 record at Colorado entering Year 4.
- •The Buffaloes open the season against Georgia Tech on September 3.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders drops in updated national head coach ranking
"Deion Sanders fell in The Athletic's 2026 college football head coach rankings after Colorado followed a nine-win season with a 3-9 finish in 2025.
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