Colorado Football Coach Deion Sanders Steps Away Over Health Concerns

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is currently away from the team, recuperating at his Texas home due to an unspecified health issue. His son, Deion Sanders Jr., has shared that the coach is "feeling well" but provided no timeline for his return to Boulder, where summer football camps have already begun without him. Sanders, 57, has a history of serious health complications, including blood clots that led to the amputation of two toes in 2022 and caused him to miss significant events in 2023. Despite these challenges, Colorado finished the 2024 season strong with a 9-4 record, but the team faces roster turnover with the departure of key players, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Oddsmakers have set Colorado’s 2025 win total at 6.5 games, with a betting bias toward the under, reflecting concerns about the team’s prospects amid Sanders’ health uncertainty and player losses. The Colorado football program and fans remain hopeful for Sanders’ recovery and eventual return, recognizing his vital role in the team's development and competitiveness in the Big 12 conference.