Deion Sanders ranks near bottom in Big 12 head coach rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Deion Sanders is ranked No. 15 among Big 12 head coaches as Colorado prepares for the 2026 season, ahead of only Kansas State's Collin Klein. This ranking reflects Sanders' mixed tenure with the Buffaloes, highlighting a 16-21 record. After a promising 2024, where the team reached the Alamo Bowl with a 9-3 record, followed by a disappointing 3-9 season in 2025, there are concerns regarding Colorado's trajectory. The ranking raises discussions about Sanders' coaching abilities and the potential for improvement in the upcoming season.
- •Sanders placed behind 15 other Big 12 coaches in On3 rankings.
- •Colorado went 3-9 in 2025, missing a bowl game.
- •Travis Hunter won the Heisman in 2024 while under Sanders.
- •Rankings debate centers on Sanders' past achievements vs. recent performance.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders lands near bottom of recent Big 12 head coach rankings
"Deion Sanders comes in behind several Big 12 head coaches in recent On3 rankings, a surprising placement entering Colorado's 2026 season.
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