Fueled by 3-9 finish, Deion Sanders, Colorado ready for 2026
Following a 3-9 finish and personal health battles, Deion Sanders is preparing Colorado for the 2026 season.
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Colorado coach Deion Sanders is positioning his team for the 2026 season after a 3-9 finish. Sanders has acknowledged making a "big mistake" last year and has stated that the Buffs "better win." Coverage from ESPN, USA Today, and Axios focuses on the team's drive for improvement.
Meanwhile, AP News and CBS Sports highlight Sanders' personal health, with the coach stating he feels like his old self and considers himself cancer-free following surgery. Future focus remains on the team's performance and the role of quarterback Julian Lewis, for whom Sanders is tempering expectations.
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Quick answers
What was Colorado's record last season?
The team finished with a 3-9 record.
What is Deion Sanders' current health status?
According to AP News, Sanders considers himself cancer-free a year after surgery.
How does Sanders view his quarterback Julian Lewis?
CBS Sports reports that Sanders is tempering expectations for Lewis.
Coverage (7)
- Deion Sanders Promises That Colorado's Program Is Already 'Turned Around' Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Deion Sanders on coaching in the NIL era: 'It's taught me tremendous patience' On3 · 1d ago
- Colorado coach Deion Sanders owns up to 'big mistake' last year USA Today · 1d ago
- Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free' AP News · 1d ago
- Deion Sanders back to 'old him' as rejuvenated Colorado coach tempers expectations for QB Julian Lewis CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Deion Sanders: Buffs "better win" Axios · 1d ago
- Fueled by 3-9 finish, Deion Sanders, Colorado ready for 2026 ESPN · 1d ago
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