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Much has been said about the Colorado Buffaloes since Deion "Prime Time" Sanders took over as head coach last season. Alongside him came his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, as well as the dual-threat Travis Hunter. The team has become the most talked-about off-field entity for obvious reasons, especially now that Shedeur and Travis are projected to be within the top 10 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft.
With the college football season about to begin, Shedeur Sanders faced questions at the BIG 12 Media Day in Las Vegas. When asked, "Do you have an obligation to perform at a different level because you're in the spotlight?" he confidently replied, "I already know what the expectation comes with. I know we're everybody's Super Bowl." His response, though somewhat brash, reflects the pressure and high expectations placed on a team that finished with a 4-8 record last year and faces a similarly challenging season ahead. Rivals will be happy to win so many super bowls.
Buffaloes face pivotal season: Can they make an impact on the field?
The best outcome for the Buffaloes this season, and for the NCAAF would be to reach the playoffs under the new format, which now includes 12 teams instead of just four. This change provides a greater opportunity for teams to compete in the Bowl games held in late December, leading up to the National Championship in January. Regardless of their performance, the Buffaloes will continue to attract attention, thanks to Deion as coach and their explosive players. Notably, in the new "College Football 25" video game, Shedeur and Travis are rated as superstars.
The season kicks off for them on Thursday, August 29, as they host North Dakota State. Last season, they started strong with a 3-0 record but faltered with a dismal 1-8 finish. This year, with Deion's sons bidding farewell to college football and possibly heading to the NFL, there's hope for a more consistent performance. Some even speculate that Deion Sanders himself might make a jump to the NFL, potentially as a defensive coordinator, leveraging his vast knowledge and the attention he commands.