3 options for Deion Sanders if he leaves the Colorado Buffaloes after 2024 season
Deion Sanders got off to a strong start in his first season leading the Colorado Buffaloes, winning their first three games, reaching as high as 18th in the rankings. Things, though, spiraled downhill from that point, as they won just one of their final nine games, finishing the year 4-8.
Colorado will move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 in 2024, and the over/under on their win total sits at 5.5, signaling that oddsmakers don't think they will make a significant jump. Rumors have began to circulate that the Pro and College Football Hall of Famer could leave the program after the season.
His sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, and two-way star Travis Hunter are likely entering their last season of college football. Take a look at three options for 'Prime Time' if he opts to leave the Buffaloes after 2024.
Three options for Deion Sanders if he leaves the Colorado Buffaloes after 2024 season
#1 USC Trojans
The USC Trojans are one of the only college programs that could make sense for Deion Sanders if he decides to leave the Colorado Buffaloes.
They could have a vacancy at coach, as Lincoln Riley may be on the hot seat. Additionally, the Pro and College Football Hall of Famer has the star power the program has generally coveted at coach.
Meanwhile, coaching a prestigious program that plays their home games in Los Angeles would make recruiting much easier. It's unlikely, but the move could make sense if Sanders wants to continue coaching at the collegiate level.
#2 NFL
If Deion Sanders decides to leave the Colorado Buffaloes, the most likely move would be attempting to make a jump to the NFL.
A lot would have to go right at Colorado this season for teams at the next level to show interest. Sanders' starpower, combined with the fact that he would likely find a way to bring Shedeur and Travis Hunter with him, could lead a rebuilding team to offer him a job.
#3 Retirement
Another option for Deion Sanders would be to simply retire from coaching. He doesn't need the money or the stress that comes with the job and will likely have helped guide his sons and Travis Hunter to the NFL following the season.
He could opt to walk away from coaching altogether after his second campaign at Colorado.