Deion Sanders through the years at Colorado

Deion Sanders revealed he had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder and will coach Colorado football in 2025.

Deion Sanders has turned Colorado from a losing football program into one that captures headlines on the national scene week after week. His Buffaloes went from a 4-8 record in the Pac-12 in his first year to a 9-5 mark in the Big 12 in his second. On July 28, Sanders announced he had sugery to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder and that he intends to continue coaching at Colorado. Two seasons in Boulder have led to enough news stories for what many coaches would produce in a long career at a school.

Deion Sanders has turned Colorado from a losing football program into one that captures headlines on the national scene week after week. His Buffaloes went from a 4-8 record in the Pac-12 in his first year to a 9-5 mark in the Big 12 in his second. On July 28, Sanders announced he had sugery to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder and that he intends to continue coaching at Colorado. Two seasons in Boulder have led to enough news stories for what many coaches would produce in a long career at a school.

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General view of a video billboard signage featuring Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during first half against the North Alabama Lions at the CU Events Center.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes stands with 98-years-old fan Peggy Coppom, who he invited to the field prior to their spring game at Folsom Field on April 22, 2023.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates with quarterback Shedeur Sanders after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Colorado State Rams.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes calls a timeout during first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium.

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General view of a placecard for Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the start of a press conference at the Arrow Touchdown Club.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks during a press conference at the Arrow Touchdown Club.

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General view of a video billboard signage featuring Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during first half against the North Alabama Lions at the CU Events Center.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders hits the field before the start of the spring game at Folsom Filed.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks to line judge Bret bascule in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks off the field after winning the game against the TCU Horned Frogs.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders talks to quarterback Shedeur Sanders after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and Pat McAfee on the set of ESPN College GameDay.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and celebrity guest picker Dwayne Johnson on the set of ESPN College GameDay.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders reacts during a college football game against Colorado State at Folsom Field on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.

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The Oregon Duck emerges in Deion Sanders attire for the start of the game against Colorado in Eugene.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders heads to the locker room after pregame prior to the game against the USC Trojans at Folsom Field.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders wears his cross and whistle around his neck during an interview prior to the game against the USC Trojans.

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Head coach Deion Sanders and Colorado will bring an instant crowd of attention Saturday vs. Arizona State.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders takes off his shoe as he sits in a chair on the sidelines during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly (left) talks with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders (right) talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&T Stadium.

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Colorado Buffaloes fans hold photo cutouts of football head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium.

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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter with head coach Deion Sanders after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

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Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders (left) embraces kicker Alejandro Mata against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

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Colorado Buffalos head coach and former MLB and NFL player Deion Sanders of the National League is interviewed during the 2024 All Star Celebrity Softball Game.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders runs onto the field with his team before the game against the Kansas State Wildcats.

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