After one season in Boulder, Colorado coach Deion Sanders certainly has the college football nation talking about him and his program.
Last season, the Buffaloes won their first three games and four of their first six to draw the attention of Colorado sports betting before losing six straight to end his first season in the Rocky Mountains with a 4-8 record.
With his energy, enthusiasm, and football knowledge, Sanders will always be in the conversation for college or NFL head coach openings as they arise. Here are some future possibilities:
Odds of Coach Deion Sanders’ Next Team
Where Can I Bet on Deion Sanders' Coaching Odds?
Most legal sportsbooks throughout the country offer odds on coach of the year honors, while it’s extremely easy to bet throughout the year on how Sanders’ current team will perform.
A brief check at bet365 Colorado in mid-July has the Buffs listed as a longshot (+20000) to win the National Championship in 2024 under the new 12-team playoff format. The Colorado Buffaloes are in a four-way tie for those odds with UCLA, TCU, and Oklahoma State. For reference, Georgia currently has the shortest odds at +325.
Deion Sanders Teams Coached
While Sanders will start his second year as the head coach at Colorado this season, he’s had a varied resume before moving to Boulder. That included starting Prime Prep Academy in 2012 with two campuses (Oak Hill, Texas, and Dallas). The school eventually closed in 2015.
- 2012-13 | Prime Prep Academy (TX), Head Coach
- 2015-16 | Triple A Academy (TX), Head Coach
- 2017-20 | Trinity Christian School (TX), Offensive Coordinator
- 2020-22 | Jackson State, Head Coach
- 2023-Present | Colorado, Head Coach
Deion Sanders Colorado Head Coach Career
A new era began last season in Boulder, where much was made of Sanders rehauling of the team and his use of the transfer portal, which initially gave the school and him success, winning his first three games. Tougher competition and lack of depth at key positions saw the decline at the end of the season, as Colorado lost its last six games to finish with a 4-8 record.
Deion Sanders Jackson State Head Coach Career
Named the head coach in 2020, Sanders reenergized the program and made a huge splash on the national scene. He compiled a 27-6 record over three seasons, including an 11-2 record in 2021 and a 12-1 record in 2022. He was named SWAC Coach of the Year twice and also won the 2021 Eddie Robinson Award, which is given to the top head coach in FCS.
What’s Deion Sanders’ Coaching Record?
Before coming to Colorado, Sanders turned around the college football program at Jackson State. His Tigers were undefeated in SWAC play with 8-0 records his last two seasons, winning both conference titles and earning back-to-back Celebration Bowl berths.
- 2020: Jackson State (4-3, 3-2 SWAC)
- 2021: Jackson State (11-2, 8-0 SWAC)
- 2022: Jackson State (12-1, 8-0 SWAC)
- 2023: Colorado (4-8, 1-8 PAC-12)
Analyzing Coach Deion Sanders Contract Details
Sanders coaching salary jumped nearly 20 times when he moved from Jackson State to Colorado. At Jackson State, Sanders was making a base salary of $300,000 per season.
Salary
Sanders signed on with Colorado on Dec. 3, 2022 and agreed to a five-year contract worth $29.5 million. The contract also contains various bonuses as well as performance-based incentives. According to USA Today, Sanders was among the 35 highest paid coaches in Division I college football last season with an annual salary of approximately $5.5 million.
Contract Length
Sanders’ contract is five years at Colorado. While the length of his contract wouldn’t prohibit him from being a candidate at other jobs, future suitors might balk at his reported $18 million contract buyout.
Has Coach Prime Won Any Awards as Head Coach?
Sanders won SWAC Coach of the Year honors twice and won the 2021 Eddie Robinson Award, given to the top head coach in the FCS. He also won the Sports Illustrated 2023 Sportsperson of the Year award.
Analyzing Coach Deion Sanders Contract Details
Sanders coaching salary jumped nearly 20 times when he moved from Jackson State to Colorado. At Jackson State, Sanders was making a base salary of $300,000 per season.
Salary
Sanders signed on with Colorado on Dec. 3, 2022 and agreed to a five-year contract worth $29.5 million. The contract also contains various bonuses as well as performance-based incentives. According to USA Today, Sanders was among the 35 highest paid coaches in Division I college football last season with an annual salary of approximately $5.5 million.
Contract Length
Sanders’ contract is five years at Colorado. While the length of his contract wouldn’t prohibit him from being a candidate at other jobs, future suitors might balk at his reported $18 million contract buyout.
Has Coach Prime Won Any Awards as Head Coach?
Sanders won SWAC Coach of the Year honors twice and won the 2021 Eddie Robinson Award, given to the top head coach in the FCS. He also won the Sports Illustrated 2023 Sportsperson of the Year award.
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Author
Lou Monaco is a reporter for BetColorado.com. He also is currently is a part-time writer for the high school sports department for NJ Advanced Media (NJ.com) in Iselin, NJ. Lou has over 30 years sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.
