Deion Sanders' Colorado Debut
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Deion Sanders was never an underdog during his playing days, bringing his skills and flashiness onto the field in the NFL and MLB. However, when he delved into coaching, many wondered why and if "Primetime" could succeed. He took the FCS team, Jackson State, to double-digit wins in 2021 and 2022 before leaving for the best league in college football to coach the Colorado Buffaloes. Many doubted Deion again; how can this person with so little coaching experience do in FBS, especially with a team struggling for many years in Colorado?
In his first season, Deion swapped in 87 new players. The 2023 CFB season is still early, but Deion and Colorado are off to a flying start. Their debut game was against the 17th-ranked TCU on September 2nd. They were a 21-point underdog and +700 to win. Deion's son, Shedeur Sanders, would pass for four touchdowns and 510 yards to help the Buffaloes win 45-42.
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“Do you believe now? I read through that bull junk you wrote.”
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 2, 2023
Deion Sanders pulled the receipts for a reporter in his post game press conference 👀 pic.twitter.com/ueMgrXoau4
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I think there will be movies made one day about this team and this coaching staff, because I can see what’s about to transpire,...I believe that much in you. We’re about to go do something that they wouldn’t fathom.
Deion Sanders
I’ve been talking about it and talking about it and you didn’t believe me,
Deion Sanders
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Deion Sanders is proving he’s more than a showman
Sanders became the first coach to win his FBS debut as an underdog of more than 20 points since the 1978 FBS/FCS split.
New York Post
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Colorado vs TCU Odds: Colorado Wins as 21-Point Underdog in Deion Sanders’ Coaching Debut for Buffs
The Buffaloes' season win total over/under opened at 4.5 at many books before bettors hammered the under and moved the line to 3.5. Anyone who was brave enough to take the over on either of those lines can check off one of the precious wins they'll need this 2023 college football season.
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Mandel: Deion Sanders made me a believer
Be honest: You thought his team would come out and get embarrassed in “the biggest season opener college football has seen in years.” (Fox’s promo tagline.) I know I did.
The Athletic
