Deion Sanders urges NCAA to adopt NFL-style spring practices

Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, is advocating for a significant change in college football's spring game format by proposing that teams practice and scrimmage against other schools, similar to the NFL's preseason setup. He argues that intrasquad scrimmages are monotonous and do not provide an accurate assessment of player capabilities. Although other programs like Nebraska and Texas have moved away from traditional spring games, Sanders believes this new approach could enhance audience engagement and improve player evaluations. However, the NCAA currently prohibits such matchups, and for Sanders' vision to become a reality, rule changes would be necessary. Despite skepticism from some quarters about the feasibility of his proposal, support has emerged from analysts and fellow coaches. Sanders has expressed a desire to create high-profile matchups, including a potential game against North Carolina under coach Bill Belichick, which could generate significant media attention and revenue.