Deion Sanders is already counting down the days to Colorado’s fall camp, and he made that clear with a post that sounded every bit like a coach who misses his team.
“Lord Jesus I miss my kids! I’m talking about my Team.
@CUBuffsFootball Fellows I can’t wait to see y’all at camp. That’s 1st week it’s gonna be ON!
#CoachPrime Check in with an Amen.”
Colorado defensive back Preston Ashley answered with a quick, “Amen Coach.” Incoming freshman defensive back Braylon Edwards came close to the same response, writing “Amen Coach,” followed by an emoji.
Fans jumped in too, filling the replies with their own versions of “Amen” and saying they missed Coach Prime as well.
That kind of public message fits Sanders, who has built his Colorado program around discipline and structure. He’s known as a strict coach with plenty of rules, and he’s also the kind of leader who doesn’t mind letting the world see how much he values his players. He has also installed late fees for practice, meetings, treatments and more.
The Buffaloes are set to open training camp on July 27 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Practices will mostly be held at the US Health Champions Center and Folsom Field.
Colorado is coming off a 3-9 season and enters the year with a roster that has been heavily reshaped through the transfer portal. The staff has changed too, with several new faces stepping into key roles.
Defensive coordinator Chris Marve joined the program back in December, and this will be his first full season with the team. He’ll be reunited in Boulder with defensive quality control analysts Pierson Prioleau and Xavier Adibi, both of whom worked with him at Virginia Tech.
On offense, the biggest addition is coordinator Brennan Marion, whose fast-paced Go-Go system has already drawn attention. Marion has also voiced confidence in Colorado’s upgraded offensive line.
With camp close and the roster turnover behind them, the Buffaloes are heading toward a season opener against Georgia Tech on Sept. 3 at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in their game opener of the 2026 season.
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BYU Suddenly Has A Freshman WR Fans Cant Ignore
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For BYU, the challenge is not just finding talent, but finding it in a hurry. Pula is expected to push for playing time right away, and the staff will need a handful of young receivers ready to absorb snaps as camp unfolds. His range of outcomes is still being sorted out, but the expectation around him is clear enough: he has a path to becoming a meaningful part of the rotation if he can translate his promise quickly. [Read more 🡒]
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Moa is expected to be the primary backup at running back, which matters because BYUs ceiling at the position changes quickly if the Cougars can trust the depth chart behind Martin. If Moa stays healthy and keeps building on the promise he showed early in his career, he gives BYU something it badly needs in a long season: a second runner who can keep the offense from flattening out when the starter needs a breather. [Read more 🡒]
One BYU Big 12 Win Changed Everything For The Cougars
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The debate now is less about whether the Cougars have arrived and more about which game did the most to make that clear. The 2024 Utah win stands out as the most obvious marker, while the Colorado bowl game and the 2025 road win at Iowa State each added their own weight to BYUs rise, giving the program different kinds of proof at different moments. What makes the discussion interesting is that the answer depends on what kind of legitimacy you value most, and BYU has given itself more than one candidate. [Read more 🡒]