Deion Sanders Challenges Media to Report Colorado Football's 'Truth' Amidst Struggles
Coach Prime expresses frustration with media coverage, pointing to team's performance and a leaked playbook as evidence of mounting challenges.
Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has urged media members to report truthfully on his team's performance, following a recent loss to Texas Tech. Sanders stated that he would have more respect for reporters if they articulated the team's struggles themselves, rather than relying on his own pronouncements.
The Buffaloes' 2023 season concluded with a 4-8 record, and the team currently stands at 2-3 in the 2024 season after a collapse against Texas Tech. The article suggests that the initial excitement surrounding Sanders' tenure has waned, and the spotlight is now focused on the program's difficulties.
Sanders recently dismissed three players from the team following incidents that included them laughing after a loss to Northwestern. He also indicated that a significant issue lies with the quarterback position, stating, "We’ve got one glaring problem. You guys know darn well what that is. Let’s stop the foolishness. We’ve got to play better at one specific position. That’s it." Despite this, Sanders declined to specifically call out redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Lewis, who was demoted and did not play in the Texas Tech game. Sanders stated, "I didn’t bench him. It didn’t happen like that. Julian Lewis didn’t play, so I won’t go there. I’m not going to say nothing derogatory about the kid."
Adding to the team's woes, a portion of Colorado's offensive playbook was reportedly left at a hotel restaurant the night before the game against Texas Tech, circulating on social media. The article notes that the team's defense performed well in the recent game, but offensive line protection has been an issue.
Dan Dakich commented that college football was more interesting with Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter on the Colorado team, but acknowledged the team's struggles, including a 3-9 record in 2025 and their current 2-3 standing. He suggested that concerns about Deion Sanders' health and other factors indicated a "bad direction" for the program.
The article posits that the initial allure of the Colorado program, which generated significant media attention and ticket sales, is diminishing. It questions whether the experiment with Sanders should continue beyond the 2027 season, suggesting that the attention on the program is largely tied to Sanders himself and may cease once he departs.