Deion Sanders is already in camp mode, even if Colorado’s players aren’t there yet.
Ahead of the Buffaloes’ fall camp, Sanders took to X and let his feelings spill out in a post that made one thing clear: he’s ready to get his team back together.
“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.”
The reaction came quickly. Colorado defensive back Preston Ashley answered with a simple “Amen Coach.” Incoming freshman defensive back Braylon Edwards nearly matched him, replying “Amen Coach,” followed by an emoji.
Fans jumped in too, echoing the same kind of response and saying that, like Sanders, they miss him as well.
It’s not the kind of message most college coaches put out publicly, but Sanders has never been interested in coaching like everybody else. He’s known as a demanding, rule-heavy leader, and his presence has become part of the draw for players who want to be developed by him.
That approach is on display again this summer. Sanders has been posting about his players, while also enforcing late fees for practice, meetings, treatments, and more. The message from Boulder is pretty clear: the standard stays high.
Colorado won’t have to wait much longer to get rolling. Training camp begins on July 27 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, with most of the work set for the US Health Champions Center and Folsom Field.
The Buffaloes are trying to bounce back from a 3-9 season, and this offseason brought major turnover. Colorado had the busiest transfer portal in college football, and the changes didn’t stop with the roster.
Defensive coordinator Chris Marve joined the staff in December and is now heading into his first full season with the program. He’ll be joined again by defensive quality control analysts Pierson Prioleau and Xavier Adibi, both of whom worked with Marve at Virginia Tech.
On offense, the biggest addition is Brennan Marion, who takes over as offensive coordinator with his fast-paced, up-tempo Go-Go offense. Marion has already voiced confidence in Colorado’s upgraded offensive line.
With camp approaching and so many new faces in place, the buzz around the Buffaloes is building fast. Colorado opens the 2026 season on Sept. 3 against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.
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