Coach Prime’s Up and Down Ride | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes are stuck in The Athletic’s “Up and Down” tier, reflecting a rollercoaster 2023-25 record that’s hard to ignore — four wins in ’23, nine in ’24, then three in ’25. While elite coaches like Kirby Smart and Curt Cignetti dominate the “The Standard” tier with consistency and titles, Sanders is sharing his tier with other inconsistent names like Mike Norvell and Fran Brown. With odds of 9,000-to-1 to even make the playoff in 2026 and projections for under 5 wins, the real test is whether Sanders can turn flashes of brilliance into sustained success — especially in a brutal Big 12. The clock is ticking, and the Buffs need more than talent; they need stability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a41774bf20ca215f