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Deion Sanders Linked to Arkansas Opening as Razorbacks Begin Coaching Search

On3 links the buzz to an earlier Arkansas interview, with a sizable Colorado buyout complicating any move.

Sep 27, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts to a touchdown scored in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Arkansas fired Sam Pittman after a 52-14 loss to Notre Dame, creating an in-season head-coaching vacancy.
  • On3’s Pete Nakos reported that Sanders is a name to watch due to his prior interview with AD Hunter Yurachek, though no formal talks or offers have been reported.
  • Sanders’ Colorado deal runs through 2029 at a reported $54 million, with a buyout of about $12 million that drops to roughly $10 million before next season.
  • Colorado is 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big 12 during Sanders’ third year, a season following significant roster departures including quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter.
  • SMU coach Rhett Lashlee is also being mentioned, with reported backing from major Arkansas donors, as the school evaluates candidates and discusses the resources required for a rebuild.