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Deion Sanders to testify at son's bankruptcy trial during Colorado season opener week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Deion Sanders to testify at son's bankruptcy trial during Colorado season opener week

Summary

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is expected to testify at his son Shilo's bankruptcy trial, which is set to begin on Aug. 31, coinciding with the Buffaloes' season opener at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3. Shilo Sanders filed for bankruptcy amid over $11 million in debt stemming from a prior incident involving a former school security guard. Judge Michael E. Romero noted the potential conflict of Sanders' obligations as a coach during a recent pretrial conference. It remains unclear if Deion Sanders will contest the subpoena or how it may affect his coaching duties as the trial unfolds.

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•Shilo Sanders filed for bankruptcy with over $11 million in debt.
•Trial scheduled to last from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.
•Trial conflicts with Colorado's season opener against Georgia Tech.
•Potential complications for Deion Sanders regarding testimony are recognized.
•The debt relates to a 2015 incident involving a school security guard.

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8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders subpoenaed for son's bankruptcy trial — same week of Colorado opener

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Colorado coach Deion Sanders is being called to testify at his son's bankruptcy trial the same week his team opens the season at Georgia Tech
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