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Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Colorado Buffaloes have made a lot of additions to the cornerback position this offseason, and cornerbacks coach Aaron Fletcher talks about the experience in the room as well as the traits the room possesses across the board.

Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have made a lot of additions to the cornerback position this offseason, and cornerbacks coach Aaron Fletcher talks about the experience in the room as well as the traits the room possesses across the board.

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes cornerbacks coach Aaron Fletcher and junior cornerbacl RJ Johnson spoke about what they've learned from Coach Prime and how he's coaching differently this season.

Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on before the game against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field.

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The Colorado Buffaloes' defensive backs discussed their desire to change the room's culture next season.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field.

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After loading up at safety this past offseason, coach Deion Sanders hasn't stopped looking to the future of the position.

Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches as his players go through drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Cree Thomas has been turning heads in spring practice.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have struggled to find success on the field, so they must figure out a way to find success for the 2026 season.

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have made lots of improvements during spring, but offensive coordinator Brennan Marion has a message for the Buffaloes that they cannot afford to ignore.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have made several changes, in particular on defense where the safety position focused on two players could be the best duo Deion Sanders has had in his time at Colorado.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes seem to be trending in the right direction in spring practice, but a coaching tactic is turning some heads.

Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on during the second quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes' new-look wide receiver room has experienced major setbacks due to injuries in spring practice.

Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes offensive coordinator Brennan Marion is under contract through January 2028, but if his offense takes off in Boulder, outside interest could follow.

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the run of play during the 3rd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes hired former Sacramento State Hornets coach Brennan Marion to be their offensive coordinator this offseason.

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders provides an update on his health amid 2026 spring practice

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders spent time in Saint Croix with Karrueche Tran and family.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes have been able to significantly improve the wide receiver room through the transfer portal, but unfortunately, there is one key injury that could become a problem for Colorado in 2026.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Former Colorado Buffaloes receiver Omarion Miller speaks on his time with Colorado and what it was like playing under Coach Prime.

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Colorado Buffaloes are keeping a close eye on 2027 quarterback Wynter Smith, a recruit with NFL bloodlines and plenty of upside to develop.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders likes what he sees out of incoming transfer wide receiver Danny Scudero.

Apr 27, 2024; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks to quarterback Ryan Staub (16) during a spring game event at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Now with the Tennessee Volunteers, former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub discussed being overlooked by coaches while in Boulder.

Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Deion Sanders on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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NFL defensive back Champ Bailey played one season with Deion Sanders and reveals one interesting habit that helped make Sanders who he was as a pro.

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

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Offensive coordinator Brennan Marion has brought a new offense to Colorado, but his coaching style brings a lot more than just that.

Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes’ new athletic director Fernando Lovo addresses the future of Folsom Field.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Ryan Staub (16) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Quarterback Ryan Staub transferred from the Colorado Buffaloes to the Tennessee Volunteers this offseason after spending three seasons in Boulder.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the sidelines as his team takes on the ASU Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 7, 2023.

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The Colorado Buffaloes hosted class of 2027 recruit, interior offensive lineman Jackson Roper.

Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders talks about Southern and the upcoming SWAC Championship during a news conference at JSU in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has added another familiar face to his coaching staff.