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FILE - Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws against Marshall during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner has committed to Alabama, where he will be reunited with former Fighting Irish offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Buchner announced his decision in a Twitter post Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Auburn, USC, Alabama, Miami among the spring transfer window winners in college football

By Ralph D. Russo May. 25, 2023 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. The spring transfer window for college football players closed with 43 scholarship players -- the equivalent of half a roster -- from coach Deion Sanders' Colorado program having entered the portal since the spring game was played on April 15. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Transfer exodus at Colorado unprecedented in portal era

By Ralph D. Russo May. 01, 2023 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith pulled off one of the biggest gets from the transfer portal by landing Uiagalelei from Clemson. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Pac-12 filled with players poised for breakouts in the fall

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2023 03:21 PM EDT

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders plays to the fans in the first half of the team's spring practice NCAA college football game Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Deion Sanders was the talk of Pac-12 spring

By John Marshall Apr. 26, 2023 03:00 PM EDT

Utah guard Gianna Kneepkens (5) reacts to making a 3-point shot against Stanford in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
Pac-12 women hope to send record number of teams to NCAAs

By Mark Anderson Feb. 28, 2023 03:34 PM EST

FILE - Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. The University of Colorado introduced a pilot program that makes the credit review for transfer students a more seamless process. It may have been the move that ultimately lured Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders to Boulder. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Coach Prime comes up big in 1st recruiting class at Colorado

By Pat Graham Feb. 01, 2023 07:49 PM EST

Pittsburg quarterback Jaden Rashada (5) is pressured by Liberty's Grant Buckey (72) during the second quarter of the 2022 CIF State Football Championship Division 1-A game at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2022. Florida has granted Rashada a release from his national letter of intent. It comes three days after he requested to be let go because the Gator Collective failed to honor a four-year name, image and likeness deal worth more than $13 million. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)
Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClain

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 01, 2023 11:54 AM EST

Colorado guard Javon Ruffin (11) controls the ball against UCLA forward Mac Etienne (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 7 UCLA rallies in 2nd half for 68-54 win over Colorado

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2023 11:32 PM EST

FILE - Retired Colorado head football coach Bill McCartney smiles duriung the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. By removing a potential stumbling block, Colorado has a chance to consistently win, just like in the days of Bill McCartney when the Buffaloes won their only national title. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
New admission rules could spark 'Prime Time' at Colorado

By Pat Graham And Eddie Pells Jan. 10, 2023 01:46 PM EST

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders, left, and his son quarterback Shedeur Sanders sing the school's alma mater after the Celebration Bowl NCAA college football game nst North Carolina Central, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr. )
QB Shedeur Sanders, CB Travis Hunter following Prime to CU

Dec. 21, 2022 11:58 PM EST

Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AP Source: Kent State's Lewis joining Sanders at Colorado

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Colorado athletic director Rick George introduces Deion Sanders as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Coach Prime delivers pizzazz to college football's wasteland

By Arnie Stapleton And Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Colorado hires Deion Sanders to be its head football coach after his successful stint at Jackson State

Dec. 03, 2022 10:28 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado hires Deion Sanders to be its head football coach after his successful stint at Jackson State. ...

Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) drops back to pass during warmups prior to the first half of the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern University, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Deion Sanders leads Jackson St to SWAC title

By Tanner Marlar Dec. 03, 2022 08:08 PM EST

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

FILE - Jackson State coach Deion Sanders gets his team's attention during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Deion Sanders confirmed Monday, Nov. 28, the University of Colorado is among multiple head coaching jobs he’s been offered.(Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP, File)
Deion Sanders says report of job offer from Colorado is true

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, is congratulated by offensive lineman Paul Maile after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford, front, leads players as they arrive at Folsom Field for an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sanford, Colorado close out year on cusp of coaching change

By Pat Graham Nov. 25, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard after taking a timeout against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 14 Utah has outside Pac-12 title shot, focus on Colorado

By Pat Graham Nov. 23, 2022 09:55 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) and Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon beat Utah 20-17. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 14 Utah looks to bounce back on road at Colorado

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 09:01 AM EST