SI’s Emanuel Walker doubts Deion Sanders will stay with Colorado football past 2024. He questions Sanders’ commitment to CU, noting Paul Finebaum’s USC suggestion and Sanders’ tendency to hint at future plans.

Could it be that Paul Finebaum sees something that many Buffs fans haven’t caught onto yet? Coach Prime hates losing, his sons will soon be gone, and he’s not keen on rebuilding with young players outside the transfer portal,” Walker suggested. “If Colorado has another losing season, will the faithful grow weary of all the hype without the wins to back up those slick catchphrases? Are some starting to doubt what’s happening in Boulder?”

Did Finebaum leverage Riley to comment on Sanders due to their shared enthusiasm for recruiting transfer players? With athletes exiting their programs, is Colorado ready for life after Prime?

Deion Sanders leaving Colorado football after two years feels more possible now

Many experts doubted Sanders would stick around Boulder. Turns out, they might have been right.

Sanders’ promise to stay in Boulder for five to ten more years seems shaky now. It’s uncertain if too many wins will lead him to a better job or if too many losses will push Coach Prime to reconsider Colorado for his head coach legacy.

USC joining the Big Ten might be too much. The Trojans could get desperate when they see they’re out of their depth in a conference where football is everything.