Deion Sanders made a big splash in the sports world last year and continues to make headlines as a college football coach. After leaving Jackson State for the University of Colorado in December 2022, there were high hopes for his coaching abilities. The Buffaloes started strong by upsetting TCU in their first game, but then struggled and lost eight of their final nine games in the season.
Sanders expressed his frustration at being judged differently than other coaches, stating, “My wins are totally different than your wins.” He believes that he is held to a higher standard and faces more scrutiny than his counterparts in the coaching world. Sanders is known for being vocal, and his son Shedeur, who plays quarterback for Colorado, shares his father’s outspoken nature. Shedeur mentioned that there is immense pressure on both of them since day one, as Colorado is viewed as “everybody’s Super Bowl.”
The Sanders duo will be looking to replicate the success they had at Jackson State, where they reached back-to-back SWAC championships but unfortunately did not secure a win. Deion Sanders had an impressive record of 27-6 during his time at Jackson State and did not lose a conference game in his final two years there.
With Colorado now in the Big 12 conference following the Pac-12’s dissolution, the team faces new challenges and opportunities. Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah have also joined the Big 12, setting the stage for tough competition in the upcoming seasons. Sanders and his son will be aiming to establish Colorado as a force to be reckoned with in their new conference.
Despite the ups and downs of his coaching career so far, Deion Sanders remains determined to succeed and prove his critics wrong. The Sanders family’s journey in college football is far from over, and fans will be eagerly watching to see what the future holds for Coach Prime and his son Shedeur on the field.