Overview
- At the first 2026 team meeting, Sanders detailed a fine schedule with dollar amounts that reporting says will be deducted from players’ NIL earnings, including $2,500 for missing practice, $500 for being late to practice, and up to $5,000 for public or social media misconduct.
- He banned players from wearing gear from previous schools in team facilities and set professionalism standards such as no profanity in shared spaces and no phones, food, or drinks in meetings while requiring female staff be addressed as “Miss.”
- Further rules reported include dress and classroom expectations for in-person and online courses and an immediate dismissal threat for any player arriving at the facility smelling of marijuana.
- Sanders introduced staff changes with Brennan Marion named offensive coordinator and additions including Chris Marve (linebackers), Aaron Fletcher (cornerbacks), and Josh Niblett (tight ends), while promoting Johnnie Mack to running backs coach.
- Colorado’s roster reset features roughly 42 incoming transfers, Sanders said the program has sometimes helped players find new teams before portal entry, he warned he would call parents who contact coaches, and it remains unclear how any collected fines will be administered.