Deion Sanders Signs Five-Year Extension, Impacts Colorado Football

Deion Sanders has significantly transformed the Colorado Buffaloes football program since becoming head coach, bringing national attention and a strong family influence, including coaching his sons Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Shedeur Sanders, having completed a standout college career and earning accolades such as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, is now preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft as a top quarterback prospect. With Shedeur and Travis Hunter heading to the NFL, Deion Sanders is focused on maintaining Colorado's competitiveness in the Big 12, highlighted by a new five-year contract and stadium upgrades like the installation of artificial turf to improve playing conditions. At quarterback, the Buffs are evaluating options to replace Shedeur, with Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter expected to start, but coach Sanders continues to praise Ryan Staub’s versatility and keeps him in contention, alongside highly touted recruit Julian Lewis. Sanders emphasizes the need to adapt strategies to each quarterback's strengths, aiming to set them up for success as the team prepares for the 2025 season. These efforts reflect Sanders’ ongoing ambition to make Colorado a playoff contender and sustain the program’s recent momentum.