Deion Sanders’ got his squad in the spotlight! With the upcoming NFL Draft, the East-West Shrine Game, and the growing Heisman hype around his team, things are bound to get exciting. However, there’s an intriguing twist in store: NFL analyst Rich Eisen has made a prediction that could completely shake up the world of college football. Given Sanders’ recent streak of success, people are wondering, “What’s next?” With the NFL scene heating up, it seems that the Colorado Buffaloes HC has some surprises up his sleeve. So, get ready for a thrilling ride because what comes next might have a significant impact, not just on the Buffs but on the entire game.
Even though the team lost their last week’s game against the Jayhawks (37-21), Deion Sanders’s coaching style is not getting questioned. Instead, his expertise to take the Buffs to new heights is getting appreciated. Interesting right? On November 25, a Buffs insider shared a tweet featuring sportscaster Rich Eisen’s words of praise for him, saying, “2 of his players showing up in NYC, one taking home the trophy. East West Shrine game with 6 players. Then the combine, and the NFL Draft. The way he does things, it’s got its own twist.” It looks like the college football world has actually started seeing the good side of the team besides their shortcomings for a change.
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Buffs two-way star Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders are already on the list of Heisman favorite contenders and pose a high chance to make it to New York, and who knows if one of them might even win? Also, the more interesting fact came to light when the Buffs’ loss couldn’t impact Hunter’s Heisman odds; in contrast, it jumped from -400 to -900. Now you can understand why everyone is rooting for Deion Sanders’ team to make a notable impact this year.
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While six players trying their luck in the East-West Shrine game sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, two of them are undoubtedly going to shine in the NFL draft standings representing the Buffs and make scouts go crazy for them. However, for now, the Buffs have a bigger concern, and to get them where they are supposed to be, there are things that must go according to them.
Deion Sanders’ dissatisfaction with the Buffs
The Buffs not only lost their game against the Kansas State Jayhawks but also put their chances to make it to the playoffs in jeopardy. This game was their only chance to make a smooth entry into the top 12 spot, but now they have to rely on favorable outcomes to make it happen for them. Teams like Arizona State, Iowa State, and BYU with a 6-2 record in the game need to lose their respective games against their opponents in order to give the Buffs a clear dominance and an easy way out into the playoffs.
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However, they also have to win against their next-week opponent, Oklahoma State. And what happened against the Jayhawks last week was something that no one expected from the Buffs. Even Deion Sanders couldn’t help but say, “We controlled our own destiny, and we fumbled it.” And that’s exactly what happened in their game against the Jayhawks.
The Buffs were weak in both defense and offense and almost gave up the game in the second quarter. But now the problem here is that even if they give their season-best performance against Oklahoma State and win knowing their 8-loss record, the team with three losses might not rank higher than the other champs of the season in the playoffs.