DEION SANDERS

Deion Sanders brought in the 21st ranked class of 2023 on Wednesday, getting two five-star players to commit to Colorado. Sanders is just two months into being the head coach at CU.

With a top-25 high school recruiting class, and a fop-five class from the transfer portal, "hope is in the air" at Colorado

Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has quickly built the framework for a speedy turnaround at Colorado.

Also in the Pac-12, Cormani McClain, previously committed to Miami, signed with Colorado to make it two straight years that coach Deion Sanders has landed a five-star cornerback. Last year, Sanders made recruiting history when he swayed five-star cornerback Travis Hunter to renege on a verbal commitment to Florida State and sign with Jackson State. The rest of the top 10 were LSU, Miami, Oregon, Tennessee and Notre Dame. Florida State, 16.017. Florida State, 2019.

Having flipped a five-star recruit and reportedly moved into the mix for another star QB, Deion Sanders has made Colorado immediately relevant.

NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed announced that he will not be the next head coach at Bethune-Cookman, claiming that the university will not be "ratifying" his contract.

Five-star cornerback Cormani McClain announced Thursday he'll play for Deion Sanders at Colorado, flipping his commitment from the Miami Hurricanes.

Deion Sanders continues to make an impact on the recruiting trail at Colorado. On Thursday, Coach Prime made his latest splash, flipping five-star cornerback Cormani McClain from Miami.

Last year, he managed to sway Travis Hunter away from Florida State and bring him to Jackson State. Now at Colorado, Sanders landed a commitment from five-star cornerback Cormani McClain on Thursday night. McClain was previously committed to Miami, but he never signed his national letter of intent with the Hurricanes during the early signing period. And now he’s headed to the Pac-12 to play for Sanders, the Hall of Fame cornerback now entering his first season at Colorado. Additionally, 18 high school prospects signed with the Buffs during the early signing period, including four-star running back Dylan Edwards, who flipped from Notre Dame.

What will be the most interesting team to watch? Who has the most work ahead on the recruiting trail? These are among the biggest questions this offseason.

For Kyle Shanahan, the chance to coach the San Francisco 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff game is a throwback to when that rivalry was the biggest in football.

Joel Klatt breaks down four college football programs he believes will take a big jump forward in 2023, starting with the Colorado Buffaloes.

Shrewd. That's the most apt way to describe the attempt of Coach Prime, Colorado and Arizona State to move their Pac-12 opener up to Week Zero.

As much as facilities, Folsom Field or the allure of trying to pull off a seemingly impossible rebuild, it was likely the fine print that brought Deion Sanders to Colorado. College football's most electric coaching candidate, the Hall of Fame player now known as “Coach Prime,” almost certainly wouldn't have taken his talents to Boulder without a thorough review and rewriting of admissions rules at Colorado, an area in which the Buffs struggled to adapt to the new realities of the transfer portal. In the new landscape of college football, players can move from school to school via the portal without having to sit out one season.

He described to "CBS Mornings" what has made him successful as a coach.

From the impact of Coach Prime to Georgia staking a claim as the sport's new top Dawgs, here are 10 things we learned from the 2022 season.

Ed Reed is set to be Bethune Cookman’s new football coach. The FCS school's hire of Reed follows the blueprint Jackson State set when it hired Deion Sanders. Jackson State had an undefeated regular season in 2022 and Sanders is now the new coach at Colorado. Much like Sanders did at Jackson State, Reed will have a big rebuilding program on his hands at fellow SWAC member Bethune Cookman. Sanders’ Jackson State program beat Bethune Cookman 48-8 and Miami opened its season with an easy 70-13 win over the Wildcats in a buy game scheduled in part to help subsidize the Wildcats' athletic budget.

When Deion Sanders announced he'd go to the University of Colorado Boulder, ardent fans, Blacks especially, reacted with dismay.

Deion Sanders was a two-way standout during his playing days. He tells Shannon Sharpe he would have made the Hall of Fame as a WR.

Travis Hunter, the No. 1 recruit in the 2022 class, committed to Colorado on Wednesday after spending one year at Jackson State with Deion Sanders.

Travis Hunter is following Deion Sanders to Colorado. 1 recruit in the class of 2022 who backed out of his Florida State commitment to play for Sanders at Jackson State. And now that Sanders has left JSU for Colorado, Hunter announced Wednesday night that he will join his coach in Boulder. A few of Hunter’s Jackson State teammates have already signed with CU, including quarterback Shadeur Sanders (Deion’s son) and offensive lineman Tyler Brown. JSU has seen a significant exodus of players to the transfer portal, so there could be others who follow suit.

Deion Sanders had two of his toes amputated last year after complications from surgery. When Shannon Sharpe visited Coach Prime, he had to crack some jokes.

A wild early signing day put several programs behind in recruiting. The good news? There are still some big talents who have yet to commit.

Deion Sanders was the star attraction in this year's class of new Black coaches taking over major college programs. He said part of the reason he accepted the job at a school where wins have been scarce was to open doors for more Black coaches. The 14-team Atlantic Coast Conference remains at two Black coaches with Syracuse's Dino Babers and Virginia's Tony Elliott. The Southeastern Conference and the Big 12, both set to have 14 teams in 2023, have no Black coaches. The lack of diversity in the FBS ranks led Locksley to form the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches two years ago.

Deion Sanders was the star attraction in this year’s class of new Black coaches at major college programs.

Even with the traditional February window, this week's early signing period is where the bulk of the action happens nowadays. Where could we see fireworks?

Deion Sanders got candid with Shannon Sharpe on "Club Shay Shay," discussing his departure from Jackson State, his recruiting philosophy and his plans at Colorado.

Jackson State tight end Hayden Hagler, who is White, was reportedly the subject of "racist attacks" and other vitriol after dropping a touchdown pass on Saturday.

But now with Sanders off to Colorado, Hunter has entered the transfer portal. Hunter’s name officially popped up in the portal on Sunday night, a day after Jackson State lost an overtime heartbreaker to NC Central in the Celebration Bowl, the HBCU national championship. Many assume he will follow Sanders to Colorado. "Yes, I have entered the transfer portal and I don't know what I'm going to do next. After talking with my family, the best decision for me was to enter the transfer portal.”Hunter is one of many Jackson State players to enter the transfer portal since Sanders announced Dec. 3 he was leaving for Colorado.

The NCCU Eagles needed overtime to spoil Jackson State's bid for an undefeated season under outgoing coach Deion Sanders. The Tigers lost their second straight Celebration Bowl.

As the Jackson State Tigers were preparing to take the field for the Celebration Bowl, Deion Sanders delivered an emotional message before his final time as their head coach.

Jackson State (12-1) was denied its bid for the first undefeated season in school history. Sanders quickly showed he also boasts dual-threat skills as Jackson State outscored North Carolina Central 21-7 the remainder of the half. Tight end Kyle Morgan took the snap on the fake punt and ran 43 yards to the Jackson State 24. COMMISH IN THE CROWDNFL commissioner Roger Goodell attended the game in support of his nephew, Jackson State sophomore defensive lineman Charlton “Charlie” Goodell. Jackson State: The Tigers were resilient in responding to an early 10-0 deficit.

Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.

The Deion Sanders era at Jackson State ended with a loss. The loss marked the second straight season that Jackson State’s season ended in a Celebration Bowl defeat. This year, JSU entered the game undefeated — but NC Central sent Coach Prime off to Boulder with a heartbreaking defeat. NC Central was the sharper team early on and jumped out to an early 10-0 lead. Jackson State rallied to take a 14-10 lead and then had a 21-17 lead going into halftime.

Deion Sanders coaches his final game at Jackson State, Florida and Oregon State meet in Las Vegas, and more. Here are the top plays!

Deion Sanders spoke to the media before he coaches Jackson State one final time, setting the record straight about his departure for the University of Colorado.

ATLANTA — (AP) — It goes without saying that Deion Sanders is eager to win his last game with Jackson State. Sanders thanked the athletic directors at Colorado and Jackson State for allowing him to finish what he started. Like I’m going to go and leave my son.”Sanders has two sons that play for Jackson State, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Shilo Sanders. We understand what’s at stake.”Deion Sanders hand-picked his successor at Jackson State, T.C. That was just a God moment.”Sanders hopes Jackson State will electrify the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, not far from where he starred in the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Falcons.

It goes without saying that Deion Sanders is eager to win his last game with Jackson State.

Here's everything you need to know about Jackson State-NC Central, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from RJ Young.

College football's coaching carousel continues to spin as bowl season approaches. Catch up on all the latest moves here.

College football's coaching carousel continues to spin as bowl season approaches. Catch up on all the latest moves here.

Colorado gives former Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders a prime-time payday

College football's coaching carousel continues to spin as bowl season approaches. Catch up on all the latest moves here.

Can Caleb Williams repeat? Can Shedeur Sanders make a splash? RJ Young breaks down his top 25 Heisman Trophy candiates for next season.

College football's coaching carousel continues to spin as bowl season approaches. Catch up on all the latest moves here.

Colorado fans showed all the love for Deion Sanders as the school's new football coach took in a basketball game on Thursday.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has reportedly made calls to Clemson commit Peter Woods, who is the No. 3 defensive lineman in the country, according to 247 Sports.

College football's coaching carousel continues to spin as bowl season approaches. Catch up on all the latest moves here.

The former NFL star got a great new coaching job. But what happens to schools like Jackson State?

Sanders, an NFL legend, accepted Colorado’s head coaching job last weekend. Now he’s trying to flip the Tigers’ top 2023 recruit.

Three decades later, Croom became the Southeastern Conference's first Black head football coach with Mississippi State. Since then, there have only been four others and currently there are no Black head football coaches in the SEC. During this season's still spinning hiring cycle, there have been 16 major college football head coaching vacancies filled. “No, there's definitely not enough progress,” Croom told The Associated Press on Tuesday after a news conference with the new College Football Hall of Fame class. Larry Templeton, the former Mississippi State athletic director who hired Croom, said he didn't know Croom until he interviewed him but he had gotten glowing recommendations.

New Hall of Famer Sylvester Croom says there has not been enough progress in college football when it comes to the hiring of Black head coaches.

Then there is Coach Prime, who is unapologetic about it all. 1 overall recruit, and a few other standouts who will follow from Jackson State. Coach Prime is 55 but no less confident then when he was starring in both the NFL and MLB … at the very same time. “We’ve never had nothing of sort to work out in, to train in,” Sanders said of his situation at Jackson State. It’s Prime Time in Colorado, where suddenly everything is different and anything seems possible.

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CLEVELAND — (AP) — Kent State's Sean Lewis is leaving the school after five seasons to become new Colorado coach Deion Sanders' offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press on Monday night. Known for his wide-open offensive attack, the 36-year-old Lewis went 24–31 at Kent State, leading the program to bowl appearances in 2019 and 2021. ESPN was first to report Lewis' departure for Colorado, which hired Sanders away from Jackson State on Saturday. Lewis took over a Kent State program in shambles and built it into a consistent winner inside the Mid-American Conference. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/mrxhe6f2Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Since his arrival in Jackson, MS, to coach the Jackson State University (JSU) Tiger football team, Deion Sanders has been making headlines regarding his coaching style, outspoken personality, and team success.

Deion Sanders has brought the buzz back to Boulder.

Deion Sanders is taking over as head coach at Colorado, bringing his charisma and larger-than-life persona to a beleaguered Pac-12 program that’s plunged to the bottom of college football.

Deion Sanders says a report stating Colorado has offered him its head coaching job is true and he has also received interest from other schools.

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has forbidden his players from leaving the team hotel while they’re in Houston for Saturday’s game against Texas Southern after the rapper Takeoff was fatally shot in the city early Tuesday.

New court documents show retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre texted the Mississippi governor in 2019 to ask about getting money from the state's welfare agency to build an indoor practice facility for the University of Southern Mississippi’s football team.

A water crises in Mississippi's capital city has forced high school football coaches to adjust on the fly.

Bryant Young straddled the classic football divide between discipline and ferocity more adeptly than just about any player of his generation.

The NBA brought 28 players from historically Black colleges and universities for a showcase at summer league.

The Southeastern Conference spring meetings will be held in person for the first time since 2019 in a little less than two weeks.

Alabama coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M, saying the school was “buying” players with name, image and likeness deals.

Deion Sanders did his part to make sure NFL teams don’t overlook players from historically Black colleges in this week’s draft.

Shaquille O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships.

Kyle Shanahan was a teenager watching on the sideline when the heated playoff rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers reached a fever pitch with three straight NFC title game matchups.

Cory Fields threw for four touchdowns, three to Shaquan Davis, to lead South Carolina State to a 31-10 win over Jackson State in a game considered to be the national championship of historically Black colleges and universities.

Texas A&M holds the lead in the race for the national recruiting title in college football.

The No. 1 high school football recruit in the country pulled a signing day shocker.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey has died at the age of 77.

Deion Sanders has been all over national TV, putting Jackson State in the spotlight every time his insurance commercials air.

Sometimes, the abdicating king, or the deposed one, returns to his kingdom.

Fans at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium had much to celebrate at the first Southern Heritage Classic in two years.

Former NFL star Deion Sanders is eager to put Jackson State on the football map and help raise the profile of historically Black colleges and universities around the nation.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney called Bobby Bowden a “model” that other college coaches should follow saying he never lost sight of being a man of faith, a great husband and father.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson is among the NFL players who took advantage of a rule change allowing more options for jersey numbers this year.

Kansas City and Tampa Bay have several starters, including some notable pass catchers, scheduled to become free agents next month. So the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Buccaneers will serve as a farewell for several players with their current team. Brown signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with Tampa in late October and has been a model citizen since. He has 45 receptions for 623 yards and seven touchdowns after signing a one-year, $9 million deal. He turned 34 last month and might be willing to sign another one-year deal to stay in Tampa.

President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than 140 people in a last-minute clemency flurry after midnight on Wednesday, a list that included rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. — Rapper Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., was given a full pardon. In the pardon, Lil Wayne was praised for his “commitment to a variety of charities, including donations to research hospitals and a host of foodbanks.” Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders backed the pardon. Lil Wayne is one of the seminal figures in rap in the last two decades, selling more than 20 million albums in the U.S. since releasing his debut in 1999. Supporters included Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, Lil Yachty, and athletes Lamar Jackson and Jack Brewer.

(AP Photo/File)LOS ANGELES – Jay Johnstone, who won World Series championships as a versatile outfielder with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers while being baseball’s merry prankster, has died. In the 1981 World Series, Johnstone had a pinch-hit, two-run homer in Game 4 that rallied the Dodgers to an 8-7 win over the Yankees. That tied the series at two games apiece, and the Dodgers won the next two games to claim the title. The Dodgers, who won their last World Series in 1988, begin the playoffs on Wednesday. Besides his daughter, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Jayne Johnstone; sister Sandy Clairmont; and son-in-law Ryan Dudasik.

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin speaks to Mississippi fans after being announced as the new head football coach during a introductory press conference in Oxford, Miss. In attendance were his children, daughters Presley Kiffin, 13, left, Landry Kiffin, 15, second from left, and son Knox Kiffin, 10. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. Mike Leach expected to start his first season at Mississippi State versus New Mexico. Instead, both coaches — and their respective offenses — will encounter stiffer challenges in their Magnolia State debuts. 5 Florida and ex-Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen as two-touchdown underdogs. Before Deion Sanders made a prime-time splash when he was hired by Jackson State on Monday; Leach and Kiffin were splashy hires in the state.

Jackson State’s new football coach then stated “I believe” many times about what he envisions happening on and off the field. It’s a match made in heaven.”Currently the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian School-Cedar Hill in Texas, Sanders is taking his first head coaching job. “Coach Prime” later opened a blue blazer lined with the JSU logo to much applause. Acting Jackson State President Thomas Hudson called the hiring “the grace of God” and cited the school's football history in landing Sanders. Sanders also played nine seasons with four clubs in Major League Baseball, appearing in the 1992 World Series with the Atlanta Braves.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. Martin Truex Jr. cruised down the stretch and won his first NASCAR Cup race of the season on Wednesday night in the first race under the lights at Martinsville Speedway. Truex won the Martinsville grandfather clock on the paperclip-shaped track at just 0.526 miles. Already outspoken on social causes in NASCAR, Wallace denounced the flag and his message spread throughout sports. Boston tweeted questions about the race and seemed to enjoy the action at Martinsville: Do yall be pinned to the TV. Martinsville capped a stretch of seven straight Cup races since it resumed without fans at the track.