Deion Sanders NEEDS to Do This To Have Success in 2026

As Colorado recalibrates expectations after a disappointing season, Kevin Borba lays out what truly defines success for Coach Prime by 2026: at minimum, a 6-6 regular season, bowl eligibility, and tangible on-field improvement. Sanders’ off-field impact—historic revenue, skyrocketing applications, brand resurgence—remains undeniable, but pressure mounts for the Buffs to convert buzz into wins, especially as the Big 12 landscape intensifies and whispers of a hot seat emerge if bowl games don’t materialize.  Colorado’s latest recruiting battle with Texas Tech underscores a brewing rivalry both on and off the field. After losing key defensive line prospect Kyron Haywood to the Red Raiders—and their much-discussed “Lubbock tax”—the Buffs are challenged to double down on their brand, leveraging Coach Prime’s celebrity and proven NIL power to keep pace in the high-stakes Texas talent pipeline. With Texas Tech’s spending making waves and expectations rising in Boulder, the forthcoming seasons promise a compelling arms race for talent and Big 12 supremacy.  Putting the persistent NFL rumors to bed, Kevin Borba reports Sanders’ unequivocal commitment to the college game and to Colorado, highlighting his mentorship and player-centric approach that’s incompatible with the professional ranks. Despite national chatter pushing Sanders toward bigger markets, the focus remains on building a new Colorado legacy—and resisting the urge to chase the next big stage. Will Colorado win—or even surpass—the six-game minimum and cement Prime’s tenure? Can the Buffs rise as a signature Big 12 brand and overcome moneyed rivals like Texas Tech? As 2026 approaches, all eyes are on Boulder for answers.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball  Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.