Deion Sanders Responds To Questions About His Future At Colorado

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Oct 29, 2025 6:32 PM ET

2025 hasn't shaped up to be the season Coach Prime was hoping for in Boulder post- his son and Travis Hunter getting drafted — leading many to wonder how much longer the Hall of Famer might stick around in Colorado.

The Buffs are fresh of a 53-7 beating at the hands of Kyle Whittingham's Utah Utes. And the program's lack of on-field success, paired with Deion Sanders' health concerns, has the coach's future in a bit of doubt.

Three weeks ago, Deion underwent a procedure to help alleviate blood clots in his leg, which came just months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer (that he was thankfully able to beat).

Now as he faces questions about how long he plans to coach at CU, Sanders says he's focused on the here and now.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is interviewed by ESPN during a time out in the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders taking things 'one day at a time'

"I'm a one day at a time type of guy," Sanders told The Associated Press Monday. "We've got to win. That's the only thing I'm worried about. My health is wonderful. I'm good. I'm not thinking about anything but winning."

"I'm going to coach until I don't have that urge to get up in the morning and go get it and go help and go be a blessing," he added.

Sanders signed a five-year, $54 million contract extension with the Buffaloes last March after leading the team to nine wins in his second season and earning them their first bowl bid in a half-decade.

Coach Prime gives update on health

When it comes to his health though, Deion says that while he appreciates the concern about his well-being, coaching is probably the best thing for him at this point in his life.

"My health is not going to increase sitting on the lake fishing," Sanders explained. "My health is not going increase sitting at my property in Texas, having a good time or sitting back, drinking some sweet iced teas and eating some honey buns and watching television."

"I'm not damaging or putting my health at risk by doing what I'm doing. Matter of fact, it's enhancing my health, doing the things I do."

Colorado finishes the regular season with games against Arizona, West Virginia, Arizona State and Kansas State. If they're not able to post a least a couple of wins in that stretch, the Buffaloes could once again be on the outside looking in of bowl contention.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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