Overview
- At Big 12 media days in Frisco, Sanders reemerged, deflected health questions and declared himself “already back” for team duties.
- He publicly requested Colorado hire former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich and ex-NFL coach Mike Zimmer to strengthen his staff.
- Sanders advocated for salary caps on NIL and transfer payments to create a more level college football landscape.
- He thanked Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and his fellow conference coaches for checking on him during his absence.
- Sanders said he will soon return to Boulder to lead the Buffaloes into preseason training camp ahead of their season opener.