Fueled by 3-9 finish, Deion Sanders, Colorado ready for 2026
Coach Deion Sanders addresses Colorado’s 2026 outlook following a 3-9 season, citing personal health improvements and strategic shifts in team management.
📍 How it ended
Deion Sanders expressed confidence that Colorado's program is already turned around and stated he feels like his old self after surgery. He also tempered expectations for QB Julian Lewis and acknowledged a big mistake from the previous year. The story quieted with Colorado preparing for the 2026 season, fueled by their 3-9 finish the previous year.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (7)
- Deion Sanders Promises That Colorado's Program Is Already 'Turned Around' Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Deion Sanders on coaching in the NIL era: 'It's taught me tremendous patience' On3 · 47d ago
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders owns up to 'big mistake' last year USA Today · 47d ago
- Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free' AP News · 47d ago
- Deion Sanders back to 'old him' as rejuvenated Colorado coach tempers expectations for QB Julian Lewis CBS Sports · 47d ago
- Deion Sanders: Buffs "better win" Axios · 47d ago
- Fueled by 3-9 finish, Deion Sanders, Colorado ready for 2026 ESPN · 47d ago
Where it stands
Following a 3-9 season, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is preparing for the 2026 college football season. Sanders has publicly stated that the program is already turned around, while also acknowledging past mistakes made during the previous year. He expressed that his experience navigating the NIL era has required him to exercise patience.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, USA Today, AP News, CBS Sports, On3, and Axios highlights a shift in the coach's personal and professional approach. Reports note that Sanders feels rejuvenated following surgery and considers himself cancer-free. Outlets also capture his tempered expectations regarding quarterback Julian Lewis.
Future updates will likely track the team's on-field performance as they attempt to improve upon their previous record. Coverage does not yet specify particular roster adjustments beyond the mention of the quarterback position.
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Answered
What is the current status of Deion Sanders' health?
According to coverage from AP News and CBS Sports, Sanders stated he feels like his old self following surgery and considers himself cancer-free.
How does Sanders view the team's prospects for 2026?
Sanders has described the program as already turned around and noted that the team 'better win' in the upcoming season.
What challenges does Sanders cite regarding the current college football landscape?
Coverage from On3 reports that Sanders stated the NIL era has taught him the necessity of tremendous patience.
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