Deion Sanders
VMI quarterback Seth Morgan (4) crosses the goal line after a two-yard run with East Tennessee State's Max Evans (93) on his back for the first score of the game during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Lexington, Va. (David Hungate/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Playoff berths at stake as FCS regular season winds down

By Hank Kurz Jr. Apr. 14, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Jackson State head football coach Deion Sanders, left, prepares for JSU's NCAA college football game against Alabama A&M, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. (Eric Shelton/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Alabama A&M at Jackson State 4/10/2021

Apr. 10, 2021 08:51 PM EDT

Gray’s 3 TDs in 4th quarter lift Alabama St over Jackson St

Mar. 20, 2021 08:34 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Ezra Gray ran for a career-high 195 yards with all three of his TD runs in the fourth quarter to help Alabama State beat Jackson State...

Mississippi Valley State quarterback Jalani Eason (1) escapes a sack attempt by Jackson State Justin Ragin (76) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi Valley State at Jackson State 3/14/2021

Mar. 14, 2021 05:22 PM EDT

Sanders gets first SWAC win, Jackson St over Grambling 33-28

Mar. 06, 2021 10:03 PM EST
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Aubrey Miller Jr. forced a fumble at the 1 with 1:04 left in the game, and Keonte Hampton recovered it to secure Jackson State coach...

Edward Waters quarterback Roshard Branch (10) drops back to pass against Jackson State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jackson, Miss., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The game marks Sanders's collegiate head coaching debut. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Jackson State gives Deion Sanders shutout in coaching debut

Feb. 21, 2021 07:05 PM EST

Jackson State running back Kymani Clarke (23) fights off a tackle attempt by Edward Waters linebacker Derrick Nicholson (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football in Jackson, Miss., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. The game marked the head coaching debut of Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Edward Waters at Jackson State 2/21/2021

Feb. 21, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. carries the ball as South Carolina's Shilo Sanders defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Deion's son DB Shilo Sanders to leave South Carolina

Dec. 14, 2020 06:31 PM EST

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris runs 88 yards for a touchdown against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. South Carolina won 41-7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 15 Auburn seeks second straight win, vs. South Carolina

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 01:44 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gamecocks' improving offense set for test vs No. 15 Auburn

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 15, 2020 09:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, the video board at Dudy Noble Field at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., welcomes new NCAA college football head coach Mike Leach.Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, FIie)
New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts

By John Zenor Sep. 22, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, Thursday Night Football analyst Deion Sanders gives his take before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders says he will become Jackson State's football coach. Sanders made the announcement Sunday night, Sept. 20, 2020, on the first episode of the “21st & Prime” podcast with Jamie Dukes on Barstool Sports. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers 10/12/2017

Sep. 21, 2020 01:25 PM EDT

Deion Sanders smiles as he is introduced as Jackson State's head football coach at the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. (Eric Shelton/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
‘Match made in heaven’: Deion Sanders to coach Jackson State

Sep. 21, 2020 09:49 AM EDT

Arkansas quarterback John Stephen Jones scrambles out of the pocket against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Family ties: Sons continue football legacies across SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 13, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Boston College's Dennis Grosel, right, breaks away from Syracuse's Alton Robinson, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Interim coach, Florida St. aim to turn things around at BC

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 08, 2019 03:19 PM EST

South Carolina DB Sanders changes to dad Deion's NFL number

Sep. 26, 2019 03:44 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina defensive back Shilo Sanders is now wearing the same jersey number his father Deion "Prime Time" Sanders made famous in the NFL....

South Carolina wide receiver OrTre Smith (18) is upended by Charleston Southern linebacker Jake Lanford (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Freshman Hilinski's debut leads South Carolina to 72-10 win

By Jeffrey Collins Sep. 07, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, then-Clemson's Tavien Feaster rushes up the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C. South Carolina tailback Rico Dowdle leads a running game featuring three seniors and Clemson graduate transfer Tavien Feaster, who switched sides after three years and two national championship rings with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Will Muschamp believes this is his best South Carolina team

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 12, 2019 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 15, 2018, file photo, Oakland Athletics draft pick Kyler Murray looks on before a baseball game between the Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels, in Oakland, Calif. Murray's locker remained empty on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in the spring training clubhouse of the Oakland Athletics, who say they are uncertain when or if the Heisman Trophy winner will report to the baseball team he signed with last summer. Billy Beane, Oakland’s executive vice president of baseball operation, said talks are continuing with Murray, who may drop baseball to pursue an NFL career. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Kyler Murray chooses NFL over baseball and A's

By Carrie Muskat Feb. 11, 2019 12:27 PM EST

Son of NFL great Deion Sanders commits to South Carolina

Jan. 22, 2019 10:36 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will have some "Prime Time" on its team next season as the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders committed to the Gamecocks on...