Although Deion Sanders’ Colorado football team didn’t offer proof, they reportedly told the Pac-12 that Oregon might have accessed their practice video without permission before their game last year.

A.J. Perez from Front Office Sports shared on Wednesday that Sanders played a key role in Colorado’s first contact with the Pac-12 about potential issues.

The Pac-12 took the allegations seriously, requesting more details and asking if the Buffaloes wanted to start an investigation, possibly involving the FBI, to assess any potential illegal activities.

Colorado decided not to investigate the matter further and didn’t offer any proof to the conference, according to Perez. Additionally, Catapult, the technology used by Colorado, confirmed that its systems were secure. An Oregon athletics spokesperson mentioned they had no credible information on the claim and had no further comments, as reported by Perez.

The Ducks defeated the Buffaloes 42-6, marking the start of a tough stretch for Sanders’ team. After a strong 3-0 start and a thrilling win over Colorado State, Colorado struggled, finishing with just one win in the last nine games.

Despite five close losses, the team fell two wins short of a bowl game, despite a strong start to Sanders’ debut season as head coach.

With recent conference changes, Colorado and Oregon won’t clash as often. Oregon has joined the Big Ten, facing teams like Ohio State and USC. Meanwhile, Colorado is now in the Big 12, alongside schools such as Utah and Kansas State.

In 2024, Sanders’ team aims to recover from a tough season. They kick off with their first game against North Dakota State on Thursday.

NDS vs COL Tomorrow 5:00 pm