Boulder Prime: CU hires Deion Sanders as next head coach

BOULDER, Colo. (KRDO)-- The University of Colorado has announced Deion "Prime Time" Sanders will be the next head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes.

The university made the announcement Saturday night following Jackson State's win over Southern in the SWAC championship game. Sanders had led Jackson State to a 12-0 record in 2022, his third season leading the Tigers. In three seasons, Sanders coached Jackson State to a 27-5 record.

The NFL and College Football Hall of Fame cornerback will be the 28th head football coach in program history.

"There were a number of highly qualified and impressive candidates interested in becoming the next head football coach at Colorado, but none of them had the pedigree, the knowledge and the ability to connect with student-athletes like Deion Sanders," Colorado Athletic Director Rick George said in a press release. "Not only will Coach Prime energize our fanbase, I'm confident that he will lead our program back to national prominence while leading a team of high quality and high character."  

Sanders replaces former head coach Karl Dorrell, who was fired in October, as the Buffs started the season 0-5. CU finished the season with a 1-11 record, last in the Pac-12.

Dorell led the Buffs for three seasons, compiling an 8-15 record, while never winning more than four games.

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