Deion Sanders Agrees to Coach Football at Colorado
Buffs snag premier talent to lead football program
Sanders was most recently the head coach at Jackson State
Deion Sanders, the legendary NFL player and current head coach of Jackson State University, has agreed to become the new head football coach at the University of Colorado. The news was first reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel and has since been confirmed by multiple sources.
Sanders, 55, is one of the most successful coaches in FCS history, leading Jackson State to a 27-5 record in three seasons, including a 12-1 mark and a SWAC championship in 2022. He has also been credited with helping to raise the profile of HBCU football and has been a vocal advocate for social justice.
Sanders' hiring is a major coup for Colorado, which has struggled in recent years. The Buffaloes have not had a winning season since 2016 and have gone 5-20 in the past two seasons under Karl Dorrell. Sanders is expected to bring much-needed energy and excitement to the program, and he is expected to be a strong recruiter.
Sanders' contract with Colorado is reportedly for five years and is worth $29.5 million. He is expected to be introduced as the Buffs' new head coach on Sunday.
What to expect from Sanders at Colorado
Sanders is known for his high-energy, enthusiastic coaching style. He is also a very good recruiter, and he is expected to bring in some top talent to Colorado. Sanders is also a very good motivator, and he is expected to get the most out of his players.
On the field, Sanders is expected to implement a spread offense that is similar to the one he ran at Jackson State. The Buffs' offense should be more dynamic and explosive under Sanders, and they should be able to score more points.
Defensively, Sanders is expected to implement a 3-3-5 scheme. The Buffs' defense should be more aggressive under Sanders, and they should be able to create more turnovers.
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