Overview
- Colorado is 3-7 overall and 1-6 in the Big 12 after a Nov. 8 loss at West Virginia eliminated bowl hopes, with Arizona State and Kansas State left on the schedule.
- Rick George, who will step down as athletic director at the end of the academic year and remain an adviser, posted that Sanders’ seat “is not hot” and voiced confidence in the program’s direction.
- Deion Sanders told reporters, “You’ve got the right man,” asked for more time, and acknowledged transfer-portal and evaluation “misses” that contributed to the slide.
- Freshman Julian Lewis has taken over at quarterback after multiple starters this season, and play-calling shifted midyear when Pat Shurmur was removed from that role.
- Sanders has dealt with significant health issues in 2025, including bladder cancer surgery, as outside coaches and evaluators question Colorado’s roster-building approach.