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Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
FOX Sports analyst breaks down ‘Prime Effect'
Deion Sanders' arrival at Colorado has been nothing short of transformative. Keyshawn Johnson, appearing on Fox's Speak, shed light on just how far-reaching the 'Prime Effect' really is, touching not only on Colorado's football resurgence but also on the broader cultural shift it has sparked in college football. Keyshawn Johnson is quick to acknowledge the immediate impact Sanders has had on the Colorado Buffaloes' football program. Since Coach Prime's arrival, the team has gone from a 1-11 record in 2022 to a 4-8 finish in 2023, while ending with a 9-4 record last season and a bowl game appearance. Showcasing dramatic improvements, for Colorado. 'I don't want to just give him credit for Colorado's football program,' Johnson said. 'But, the transformation is real.' Sanders has not only turned the Buffaloes into national contenders but also sparked excitement throughout the fanbase, attracting attention from across the nation. His ability to bring in high-profile recruits, including quarterback JuJu Lewis, has elevated the program's stature almost overnight. One of the most impressive aspects of Coach Prime's influence, according to Johnson, is the tangible effect on the university's enrollment. 'I want to give him credit for the enrollment, it has shot up through the roof.' With the Buffaloes' football program under the national spotlight, Colorado has seen an influx of applications from students eager to be part of the Prime Era. Sanders' impact extends beyond just the football field—he's brought attention to the entire university, and enrollment numbers have soared as a result. Advertisement Nike Air DT Max '96 has become a Player Edition movement Johnson expands the conversation beyond Boulder, noting that Deion Sanders' influence is creating waves across college football, especially at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). 'Whether it's the HBCU level, whether it's guys getting opportunities,' Johnson said. His comments reflect Sanders' wider impact on college football, which has opened doors for coaches like Eddie George, who recently moved from Tennessee State to Bowling Green. The 'Prime Effect' is not just about football—it's about opportunity, exposure, and changing the landscape of college athletics. Suge Knight says Deion Sanders owes him money in jailhouse interview Deion Sanders has proven that his presence can do more than just win games—it can change lives and programs across the nation. Colorado fans should be excited, as Coach Prime's influence will likely continue to reverberate for years to come. Advertisement Related: Dabo Swinney tries to own Deion Sanders' spring game idea, but 'actions speak louder than words' Related: The 'Prime Effect' delivered $59 million impact for first bowl game, per report
NBC Sports
26-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Deion Sanders gains support for making college spring games like NFL preseason games
Colorado coach Deion Sanders' idea for turning college football spring games into NFL-style preseason games is gaining momentum. After Sanders publicly proposed changing spring games from one-team scrimmages to two-team exhibition games, Syracuse coach Fran Brown quickly offered to bring his team to Colorado to make it happen. The two schools then sought NCAA permission, and now American Football Coaches Association executive director Craig Bohl says many coaches around the country want to see Colorado and Syracuse give it a try so they can find out how it will work and whether it's feasible for other programs. 'If a couple programs choose to explore this, I think it's going to be something that could have some real legs to it,' Bohl told the Associated Press. Colorado has confirmed that it is working with the NCAA and Big 12 to make the exhibition game with Syracuse happen. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said he thought NFL joint practices were beneficial during his tenure coaching the Panthers, and he hopes Sanders is able to get college football joint practices and a new style of spring game off the ground. 'If anybody can do it, coach Sanders can,' Rhule said. 'If that happened, I would certainly look into all that has to offer.' Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said he'd like his team to play a spring exhibition with Oklahoma. The Oklahoma-Oklahoma State rivalry, known as Bedlam, was an intense annual occasion in the state that was discontinued last year when Oklahoma left the Big 12 for the SEC. Bringing it back, even for an exhibition game, would attract a large audience. In just two seasons at Colorado, Sanders has already made a major impact on college football. He may continue to re-shape college football by changing the landscape of spring games.
USA Today
06-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Way-too-early game predictions for Colorado football's 2025 season
Way-too-early game predictions for Colorado football's 2025 season Now that we have finalized dates for Colorado football's 2025 schedule, it's becoming easier to make some way-too-early predictions for next season. Head coach Deion Sanders' squad will likely undergo another round of changes courtesy of the spring transfer portal window, but many of the Buffs' biggest pieces are seemingly already in Boulder. The biggest question mark comes at the quarterback position as incoming freshman Julian Lewis will battle Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter for Colorado's starting job. Both are qualified and should be well-protected with left tackle Jordan Seaton, center Cash Cleveland and several talented newcomers comprising the Buffs' offensive line. Below are my way-too-early game-by-game predictions for CU football's 2025 season: Week 1 vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Prediction: WIN Led by dual-threat quarterback Haynes King, the Yellow Jackets finished 7-6 last season with a win over Miami and a near-upset of the Georgia Bulldogs. King returns to the fold in 2025, along with experienced running back Jamal Haynes. Georgia Tech represents Colorado's most challenging nonconference opponent, but with this game being in Boulder, I'm expecting the Buffs to come out strong in their season opener. Week 2 vs. Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Prediction: WIN While you could call Delaware a trap game, this should be a blowout victory for the Buffs. Delaware is moving up to the Football Bowl Subdivision level after being one of the best Football Championship Subdivision teams in recent years. Week 3 at Houston Cougars Prediction: WIN Houston could be a sneaky-good team in the Big 12 next season now that the Cougars potentially have a quarterback in Connor Weigman. Still, Houston isn't up to Colorado's level just yet. Week 4 vs. Wyoming Cowboys Prediction: WIN Wyoming was an absolute mess last season, winning only three total games in head coach Jay Sawvel's first season. If the Buffs are serious about taking another step forward in 2025, they better win this game handily. Week 5 vs. BYU Cougars Prediction: LOSS While you can't put too much weight on a bowl game, BYU was well ahead of Colorado when these two teams met in last year's Alamo Bowl. Because the Cougars bring back many of their key players who wreaked havoc on the Buffs in San Antonio, I'm projecting a loss. Week 6 at TCU Horned Frogs Prediction: WIN The Buffaloes' last trip to Fort Worth resulted in one of the most memorable games in program history as Colorado beat the Horned Frogs in Coach Prime's debut. TCU, led by its passing attack, quietly enjoyed a great 2024 season, but the Buffs' secondary will be up for the challenge in Week 6. Week 7 vs. Iowa State Cyclones Prediction: LOSS Playing seven straight weeks is difficult, and Iowa State won't make things easy on the potentially banged-up Buffs. This one will be close, but I'm giving the edge to the Cyclones, who return several key players from last year's 11-win squad. Week 9 at Utah Utes Prediction: WIN Don't expect Colorado to blow out Utah two years in a row, especially with this one being at Rice-Eccles. I'm also not entirely convinced — at least not yet — that New Mexico transfer Devon Dampier is the answer to Utah's quarterback problems. Week 10 vs. Arizona Wildcats Prediction: WIN Unless Noah Fifita can return to his 2023 form in head coach Brent Brennan's offense, the Wildcats won't be much better in 2025. Colorado made quick work of Arizona last year and should do so again with this matchup being at Folsom Field. Week 11 at West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction: WIN With a new head coach in Rich Rodriguez and an uncertain quarterback situation, the Mountaineers will likely take a step back from their six-win 2024 campaign. I'd expect this to be Colorado's easiest Big 12 game. Week 13 vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction: WIN Well-rested following a bye week, Colorado should be in the thick of the Big 12 championship race and won't ignore an opportunity to beat fellow conference title threat Arizona State in Boulder go to waste. I'm a big fan of ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt, but Week 14 at Kansas State Wildcats Prediction: LOSS Kansas State had Colorado's number last season, and with quarterback Avery Johnson, running back Dylan Edwards and other key Wildcats returning to Manhattan, the Buffs have a daunting regular season finale. I'm rolling with K-State until we have a better idea of how these two teams will look in 2025. Way-too-early regular season record prediction: 9-3 (6-3 Big 12)
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Prime Time: Dunlap four-star prospect gets offer from Colorado football
Is Mack Sutter headed for Prime Time? The four-star Dunlap tight end picked up a scholarship offer from Deion Sanders' Colorado program on Tuesday, running his Power 5 college football tally to 38 since last January. This offer came Tuesday morning from Buffaloes tight ends coach Brett Bartolone. Grateful to receive an offer from The University of Colorado! 🦬 @DeionSanders @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals @SWiltfong_ @adamgorney @LemmingReport — Mack Sutter (@M4ckSutter) January 28, 2025 Sutter has seen a flurry of new offers over the last few weeks including North Carolina State along with Florida State, North Carolina and now Colorado in the last 24 hours. The 6-foot-6, 225-pound junior released his 12 finalists in August: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Penn State and Tennessee. Inside the process: Dunlap football star is one of the nation's top recruits This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Colorado football recruiting: CU offers Dunlap, Illinois, tight end Mack Sutter
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio State Athletics Spending Rose to Nearly $300M in FY24
Ohio State University, which has led the nation in athletic department spending for the past six years, reported a total of $293 million in expenditures for the 2023-24 season, according to its latest NCAA financial disclosures. That was an increase of roughly $17 million the school said it spent on athletics in 2022-23. More from Virginia Bill Seeks Looser Limits on College Sports Tuition Subsidies College Football Title Ratings Fall 12% as Pay-TV Erosion Accelerates Deion Sanders' Debut Season Saw Colorado Ticket Sales Double Of its FY24 total, more than $26 million was allocated to student aid—an amount that athletic director Ross Bjork cited as evidence of the university's 'unwavering commitment' to supporting its 'student-athletes' during this time of rapid change in college sports. The school sponsored 36 sports, more than double the NCAA's minimum requirements for Division I. However, the student aid figure was overshadowed by the $28.5 million Ohio State spent on football coaching compensation, despite a significant decrease in football ticket revenue compared to the previous season. Ohio State reported $64.3 million in football ticket sales in fiscal 2022-23, and $47.9 million in fiscal 2023-24—a drop of about 25%. The shortfall is likely tied to changes in the football schedule and opponents. In 2022, the Buckeyes hosted eight home games, including a season opener against a ranked Notre Dame team and a high-stakes home finale against Big Ten rival Michigan. By contrast, the 2023 season featured a home slate of only six home, with the Michigan contest taking place in Ann Arbor. OSU's revenue decline was not confined to ticket sales. Year-over-year sponsorship and licensing revenue also dropped over that span, from $42.8 million to $34.1 million, possibly for the same reason. Many of the school's biggest changes in spending were related to coaches, as total salaries jumped from $45.2 million in 2022-23 to $54.3 million in 2023-24, driven largely by increases in compensation to head football coach Ryan Day and his staff. Meanwhile, severance payments totaled $9.2 million last fiscal year, almost all of which related to the mid-season firing of former head men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann. Ohio State, winner of this year's College Football Playoff national championship, has topped FBS athletic department spending since fiscal year 2019, when it surpassed Texas, according to Sportico's college sports finances database. From FY19 to FY24, OSU's spending increased by 32%. Texas, which spent $232 million in FY23, has yet to release its most recent NCAA financial report. Texas A&M recently reported spending $244 million in the fiscal year 2024. Unless the Longhorns made an unexpected leap in spending last fiscal year, it seems that the current one will be where Ohio State—and potentially a few other programs—becomes the first school to officially cross the $300 million threshold. Best of Who Is Josh Harris, the Washington Commanders' Owner? Tennis Prize Money Tracker: Which Player Earned the Most in 2024? College Football Bowl Schedule and Scores for This Season
