Keeler: Deion Sanders’ football honeymoon in Boulder is over, CU Buffs students say
- Posted on April 12, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Deion Sanders' initial momentum at the University of Colorado faces mounting scrutiny as student enthusiasm wanes following early-season performance challenges. The celebrated coach's ambitious vision for revitalizing the Buffaloes football program encounters reality-check moments both on the field and in campus perception. This shift reflects growing concerns among undergraduates about whether the charismatic coach can deliver on his bold promises to restore CU's competitive standing in college football.
Keeler: Deion Sanders’ football honeymoon in Boulder is over, CU Buffs students say
On a pleasant, overcast Saturday afternoon at 5,440 feet, The Deion Sanders Era at CU officially shifted from the honeymoon phase to the reality phase. Especially with the undergrads in the crowd.
