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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Takeaways from Deion Sanders' press conference updating his health
Deion Sanders shocked the sports world Monday morning, announcing that he battled and is now cured from bladder cancer. While it was not the traditional opening to fall camp that one expected, Sanders provided the Colorado team and its fans with much-needed clarity on his health status ahead of the upcoming season. Sanders did not discuss anything directly related to the team, despite it being the first day of camp; instead, he focused solely on his health. With so much discussed during Monday's press conference, we broke down everything that was said into five key takeaways. Deion Sanders is cured of bladder cancer The most significant piece of news to emerge from the press conference is that Deion Sanders is cancer-free. After a relatively short battle with bladder cancer, Sanders and his oncologist, Janet Kukreja, said that he is cured after the removal of his entire bladder. The Colorado football program couldn't ask for better news going into the season, as Sanders' cancer battle is behind him. Sanders' cancer was caught early Despite not having any symptoms, Sanders' cancer was caught early, allowing for the removal of the bladder before the cancer spread. The cancer was caught during a routine CT scan that Sanders received after dealing with blood clot issues in the past. He chose a treatment plan beneficial to his life goals Sanders is a father of five and the head football coach of a Power Four program; making weekly visits to a hospital to receive cancer treatments was not in his plans. Sanders instead chose to remove his bladder, which included a prosthetic bladder made from his intestine. Colorado football will be immensely motivated this season If playing for Coach Prime was not motivating enough, every player on Colorado's roster will now be playing for a coach who fought cancer a certain way so he could coach them this fall. That is inspirational for the entire locker room. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Colorado football offers Wisconsin committed 2026 defensive lineman
Colorado football extended an offer to class of 2026 defensive lineman and Wisconsin commit Djidjou Bah on Friday. Bah committed to the Badgers on June 1 but seems to be open to a possible change of heart after visiting Missouri on June 20. The Buffaloes became the 25th program to offer the three-star lineman. 247Sports ranks Bah as the No. 92 defensive lineman in the class of 2026 and the No. 21 recruit from his home state of Tennessee. Colorado and head coach Deion Sanders have been after multiple committed prospects recently as the program tries to boost its 80th-ranked class. According to Bah's offer announcement, Colorado's defensive line coach, Domata Peko, is Bah's primary contact, which could go a long way towards a possible flip. Peko was one of the better defensive linemen during his era, and the idea of playing for him was a definite lure for recruits. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football recruiting offer 2026 defensive lineman Djidjou Bah
USA Today
20-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Updated Big 12 football 2026 team recruiting rankings (July 20)
The class of 2026 recruiting cycle, along with most of the college football world, is in the quietest part of its offseason. July sees minimal movement on the recruiting front, with only a few commitments here and there. Additionally, aside from Big 12 media days, no team-organized activities are taking place. Season preparations will intensify towards the end of the month as players return to campus to prepare for fall camp. That makes now the ideal time to take a late-July look at the Big 12 team recruiting rankings for the class of 2026. The rankings have shifted significantly since we last updated the list in early July. If you're interested in seeing the team rankings by average player rating, we have those for you as well. Updated Big 12 football class of 2026 team recruiting rankings (July 20) Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Deion Sanders brushes off health questions at Big 12 media days
As was expected, Deion Sanders was asked about his recent health issues during his Wednesday appearance at the 2025 Big 12 football media days. Sanders did not go into specifics about the ailments that have kept him away from his team for the past few months, but he seemed healthy as he walked on stage and spoke with media members. "I'm doing wonderful," Sanders said. "Don't I look good?... I'm not here to talk about my health, I'm here to talk about my team." Sanders has spent the majority of his offseason at his Dallas-area home, recovering, but made the short trek to Frisco this week for media days. "I am living good. I'm living lonely," Sanders added. "Not a care in the world." The Colorado head coach first divulged that he was dealing with a health problem on a podcast with Asante Samuel, where Sanders admitted that he lost 14 pounds. Sanders led Colorado to a 9-4 record in his second season at Colorado and signed a five-year contract extension in March. Colorado athletic director Rick George told ESPN at Big 12 media days that Sanders is "in it for the long haul." Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Big 12 football 2025 win-loss record predictions, per ESPN's FPI
Big 12 football 2025 win-loss record predictions, per ESPN's FPI The 2025 Big 12 football season continues to inch closer. Only 83 days remain until Colorado kicks off against Georgia Tech on Friday, August 29. Important offseason events continue to come and go as we get closer to the season. Over the past few weeks, ESPN released its power rating metrics, SP+ and Football Power Index. When those ratings receive updates after the spring, it means we have a good feeling for what each team will look like during the upcoming season. ESPN released its FPI for the 2025 season earlier this week. Within those ratings, we have conference championship chances and the likelihood that a team reaches six or more wins. As a reminder, here is how ESPN describes the methodology behind its Football Power Index: The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily. FPI data from seasons prior to 2019 may not be complete. The ratings span the entire college football landscape, but you can also sort by specific conferences. In such a crowded Big 12, it is essential to focus on how the 16 teams stack up. With that in mind, here are ESPN's FPI's record predictions for every Big 12 football team in 2025, ordered from lowest to highest. They're also compared with our recent win-loss projections for each team after spring camp. Projected Win-Loss: 4.8-7.2 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 6-6 (3-6 Big 12) FPI Rating: -3.7 (No. 75 overall) Houston is one of the few teams where our prediction differs from FPI. The Cougars hold the easiest conference schedule in the Big 12 and the No. 15 easiest overall schedule. ESPN's FPI gives Houston a 34.8% chance to win six games, and I think they get there. 15. Arizona Wildcats Projected Win-Loss: 4.9-7.1 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 3-9 (1-8 Big 12) FPI Rating: -1.0 (No. 69 overall) Arizona does not have high expectations going into 2025. Brent Brennan's team does have Noah Fifita under center, but other than him, the talent cabinet is bleak. 14. West Virginia Mountaineers Projected Win-Loss: 5.2-6.9 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 3-9 (1-8 Big 12) FPI Rating: 0.5 (No. 66 overall) Rich Rodriguez is back in Morgantown, tasked with rebuilding the program. It won't be easy and 2025 should be viewed as a growth year. West Virginia is another team that I see falling short of its SP+ record projection. Projected Win-Loss: 5.5-6.6 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 4-8 (2-7 Big 12) FPI Rating: 0.3 (No. 67 overall) Mike Gundy's team should be a lot better than they were last year when it finished last in the Big 12. The Cowboys might not be back to their elite ways, but they should be much improved. 12. Cincinnati Bearcats Projected Win-Loss: 6.4-5.7 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 4-8 (2-7 Big 12) FPI Rating: 3.6 (No. 53 overall) Cincinnati is a difficult team to pin down heading into 2025. Will they improve from their 2024 5-7 record and make a bowl game, or take a step back? They have a few tossups, so anywhere around 6-6 sounds about right. 11. Utah Utes Projected Win-Loss: 6.4-5.6 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 8-4 (5-4 Big 12) FPI Rating: 4.8 (No. 46 overall) Utah, similar to Oklahoma State, should be a significantly better team than it was in 2024. FPI doesn't think the Utes will be dramatically better, but I see them finishing with a winning record in conference play. Projected Win-Loss: 6.5-5.5 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 6-6 (3-6 Big 12) FPI Rating: 4.2 (No. 49 overall) Colorado finishing above Utah would be a surprise, but FPI thinks it is possible. Deion Sanders' Buffaloes team will need to reshape their identity in 2025 with the departures of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. A 9-3 season is unlikely, but with a challenging schedule, becoming bowl-eligible should be considered a major win. 9. Iowa State Cyclones Projected Win-Loss: 6.7-5.4 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 8-4 (5-4 Big 12) FPI Rating: 4.8 (No. 45 overall) I don't see a significant regression from the Cyclones after a program-best 11-win season a year ago. They might not win 11 games again, but Iowa State should remain in the hunt and, at the very least, win seven games. 8. UCF Knights Projected Win-Loss: 7.2-4.9 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12) FPI Rating: 6.9 (No. 37 overall) I just don't see UCF being the eighth-best team in the Big 12. Scott Frost is retooling the roster, and the Knights lost their top player in running back RJ Harvey. Frost likely improves upon last season's 4-8 record, but I don't see them touching seven or eight wins. 7. TCU Horned Frogs Projected Win-Loss: 7.2-5.0 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 8-4 (5-4 Big 12) FPI Rating: 8.2 (No. 32 overall) TCU could win 10 games, or they could win six. Right now, I have them right in the middle with eight projected victories. Of the teams with a better than 5% chance to win the conference, the Horned Frogs have the lowest chance (79.1%) to win six games. 6. Baylor Bears Projected Win-Loss: 7.2-5.0 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 10-2 (7-2 Big 12) FPI Rating: 8.0 (No. 33 overall) Maybe I am too high on Baylor, predicting a 10-win regular season. But after they closed out the 2024 conference slate with six straight wins, there are more wins in the tank. If the Bears sweep their tough nonconference games against Auburn and SMU, then a full-on breakout is possible. Projected Win-Loss: 7.9-4.3 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 9-3 (6-3 Big 12) FPI Rating: 8.4 (No. 30 overall) I am a big fan of the Jayhawks. Jalon Daniels is a talented quarterback who can win you a few games by himself. Lance Leipold's squad should be the most improved team in the conference. 4. Texas Tech Red Raiders Projected Win-Loss: 7.9-4.2 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 10-2 (7-2 Big 12) FPI Rating: 7.4 (No. 35 overall) I think Texas Tech could win the Big 12 and more. They brought in the nation's No. 1 transfer portal class and have an experienced quarterback, Behren Morton, set to take another step forward. 3. BYU Cougars Projected Win-Loss: 8.0-4.2 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 10-2 (7-2 Big 12) FPI Rating: 8.4 (No. 29 overall) The Big 12 becomes very crowded at the top with several teams projected around the same record. BYU is one of those teams, and they own a very manageable schedule. A three-game stretch against Utah, Iowa State and Texas Tech will determine if the Cougars play for the Big 12 title in December. 2. Arizona State Sun Devils Projected Win-Loss: 8.3-3.9 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 9-3 (6-3 Big 12) FPI Rating: 9.5 (No. 24 overall) The Sun Devils won't fly under the radar anymore after winning the Big 12 in 2024. Sam Leavitt is a star at quarterback and Kenny Dillingham is an ascending young coach. The schedule is not too difficult, making another 10-win year within reach. Projected Win-Loss: 8.6-3.7 Buffaloes Wire Record Prediction: 10-2 (7-2 Big 12) FPI Rating: 10.8 (No. 21 overall) The Big 12 title favorite according to FPI and a solid top 20 team in the country. Kansas State might have the best quarterback in the Big 12 (Avery Johnson) and head coach Chris Klieman, who seems to only win football games. That is a potent combination, making the Wildcats deserving to be talked about as the top team in the conference going into the season.
