Overview
- Rick George, who will step down at the end of the academic year and move into an advisory role, posted that Sanders' seat is not hot and that the program believes in what lies ahead.
- Sanders told reporters, "You've got the right man," asking for more time to fix the program and asserting he has not forgotten how to coach.
- The coach acknowledged offseason evaluation mistakes, saying the staff did some things they should not have done, after transfer additions underperformed.
- Colorado has lost key 2024 stars to the NFL, made midseason play-calling changes by demoting Pat Shurmur, and turned to freshman quarterback Julian Lewis, yet sits 1-6 in Big 12 play.
- Outside evaluators in the Big 12 have criticized the roster build, while Sanders' 2025 health challenges, including bladder removal for cancer, add context to questions about long-term stability.