Tag: Deion Sanders
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Retaining JuJu Lewis, Jordan Seaton on offseason checklist for Deion Sanders and Colorado | Tyler’s Take
Deion Sanders said the work has already begun. After a 3-9 season, the worst of the Coach Prime era, the Colorado coach said the long road back to being a competitive program in the Big 12 started the day after the Buffaloes’ loss at Kansas State in the season finale. Rick George, the outgoing athletic…
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QB Kaidon Salter reflects on up-and-down season at Colorado | Buffs Notebook
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kaidon Salter always expected to be Colorado’s starting quarterback at the beginning and end of the 2025 season. He just didn’t expect everything in between to happen the way it did. “It was difficult football-wise, but just off-the-field wise, I’ve got a very supportive family that really loves me, so that made…
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Starting with mentality, Deion Sanders vows sweeping changes after 3-win season for CU Buffs
MANHATTAN, Kan. — A disappointing season ended the same way it started. As Colorado trailed by three points with under seven minutes to play on Saturday afternoon at Kansas State, Deion Sanders told his team this is where they usually let an opportunity slip away. Just like they had multiple other times this season, that’s…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Maybe Deion Sanders should pack his Louis Vuitton and move Buffs to the Sun Belt Conference
While I think the boost in attendance and revenue to the CU football program is great, the performance is the same as in years past. I don’t see us improving much as long as this Deion Sanders staff is coaching in Boulder. – Jeremie, adventurer Kiz: When the Buffs hired Sanders, he had CU faithful…
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Colorado loses 24-14 at Kansas State to close forgettable 2025 season | 3 Takeaways
MANHATTAN, Kan. — A miserable third season under Deion Sanders mercifully ended on a miserable day on the plains. With a wind chill below freezing under cloudy skies, Colorado (3-9, 1-8 Big 12) fell in the 2025 season finale by a final of 24-14 at Kansas State (6-6, 5-4) in the program’s first game at…
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Julian Lewis gives CU Buffs a young QB worth building around | College Football Insider
BOULDER — According to Ben Finnseth, freshman quarterback Julian Lewis “hated” the veteran safety when he first showed up on Colorado’s campus. Even though he was at that time just a walk-on safety from Durango, Finneseth wasn’t going to let the five-star 17-year-old off easy in his first spring practice period. “I was on his…
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Deion Sanders owns mistakes as Colorado tries to avoid worst season of his tenure | Buffs Gameday
BOULDER — Maybe someday Deion Sanders will say what he wants to say about the 2025 Colorado football season. For now, Coach Prime is holding his tongue. “If I say what I want to say, you’re gonna find fault,” Sanders said. “It all starts with me, it ends with me.” As the Buffaloes (3-8, 1-7…
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Colorado Q&A: Isaiah Hardge hopes to continue contributing on both sides of the ball | Buffs Gameday
BOULDER — Travis Hunter may be gone, but there’s still a Colorado player who’s played snaps on both sides of the ball. After starting the season at wide receiver, sophomore Isaiah Hardge was recently moved to cornerback, where he has also practiced during his time with the Buffaloes, ahead of last week’s game at Arizona…
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Deion Sanders thankful to watch son Shedeur’s first NFL start amid tough season with CU Buffs
In a rare sight in the NFL, the dad of the visiting team’s quarterback shared a suite with the owner of the home team. But when you learn the two parties involved are Deion Sanders and Mark Davis, it makes a lot more sense. When the Colorado coach traveled to watch his son, Shedeur, make…
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Colorado will preserve Julian Lewis’ redshirt, start Kaidon Salter at QB vs. Kansas State
BOULDER — Julian Lewis’ freshman season is over. Colorado coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday veteran quarterback Kaidon Salter will start Saturday (10 a.m. FS1) at Kansas State in an effort to preserve Lewis’ redshirt as he has already played in the maximum four games allowed. “That’s my decision,” Coach Prime said. “I want what’s best…