Everyone is WRONG About Deion Sanders and Colorado Before the 2026 College Football Season

With both Colorado and Kansas State coming off disappointing campaigns, can Deion Sanders and Colin Klein engineer instant turnarounds in the new-look Big 12? Kevin Borba and Christian Rauh dig deep into how the Buffaloes’ radical offseason overhaul—highlighted by 50+ new faces and Brendan Marion’s explosive Go-Go offense—might finally ignite some fireworks in Boulder, despite a brutal 2024 schedule.  Over in Manhattan, anticipation surrounds Kansas State’s shift to Klein’s “new old school” approach after a sour 6–6 finish. Is the hype on Avery Johnson’s resurgence legit, or does the quarterback room face more growing pains? Both hosts dissect expectations, schedule breaks, and the pressure on Klein to hit 9 wins in his first season.  The duo then debate an eyebrow-raising Big 12 coaching power ranking that disrespects Deion at #15 and puts Klein dead last—questioning the criteria and weighing which coaches are set for a fall, or unexpectedly poised to rise, in 2024. Looking ahead to Big 12 Media Days, Kevin Borba and Christian Rauh examine what clarity needs to emerge from Colorado’s new leaders and Kansas State’s hopeful core, plus which characters (Deion? Joey McGuire? Dave Aranda?) are bound for viral headlines or the hottest seat in Texas. Can these two battered programs redefine their trajectories—and who will steal the spotlight on and off the field this summer? 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://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 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.