Overview

• Colorado's football team, under the leadership of head coach Deion Sanders, has self-reported 11 minor NCAA violations since Sanders' hiring in December 2022.
• Most of the violations are linked to Sanders' active social media presence and his aggressive recruiting strategy, which heavily relied on transfers.
• Violations include publicizing recruits before they officially sign with the school, showing the team doing voluntary workouts, and transfer portal violations.
• Despite the violations, Colorado's football team has gained significant attention and grown its social media following from 267,000 to over 2.3 million under Sanders.
• Minor violations are common in college sports and self-reporting is seen as a sign of diligence and integrity. However, repeated minor violations can lead to more serious penalties.