Deion Sanders says it's 'not how it's supposed to be' at Colorado after loss amid job security speculation
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Key Points:
- Colorado Buffaloes suffered a 20-10 loss at Arizona State, dropping their record to 3-6 overall and 1-5 in the Big 12, raising questions about head coach Deion Sanders' future amid his third losing season in four years.
- Sanders emphasized his focus on the players' development and graduation rather than his job security, despite the team's poor performance and his 19-26 overall record with Colorado.
- The Buffaloes have struggled offensively since their strong 2024 season and have not won a Big 12 road game in two years, needing to win their last three conference games to become bowl eligible.
- Financially, Colorado faces a significant challenge with Sanders' contract, which includes a prohibitive buyout exceeding $25 million, complicating any potential coaching change before 2027.
- Industry experts suggest the situation could lead to a compromise or Sanders remaining with the team through 2027, as Colorado may not afford the buyout costs to part ways with him prematurely.
