Deion Sanders has once again proven why he’s one of the most daring minds in college football. This season, Coach Prime took the bold step of fully unleashing Travis Hunter, allowing him to dominate both sides of the ball—cornerback and receiver. The result? Colorado secured its second-ever Heisman Trophy, cementing Hunter’s place in school history alongside the legendary Rashaan Salaam.
USA Today’s Brent Schrotenboer highlighted this as one of Sanders’ biggest victories in 2024, noting that few coaches would have allowed such an unconventional approach due to injury risks or traditional coaching methods. But not Coach Prime. He, who played both ways during his career, embraced this unorthodox strategy, proving he’s willing to push boundaries in a rapidly changing college football landscape.
Sanders’ innovative mindset has led to impressive results, including three nine-win seasons in five years. However, the road ahead for Colorado may be more challenging. With key players like his sons and Travis Hunter moving on, Coach Prime will need to think even further outside the box. New recruits like Jordan Seaton and Julian Lewis are on the way, but 2025 will bring fresh challenges—particularly with a QB question and coaching changes. Will Coach Prime continue his meteoric rise, or will he need to find new ways to elevate the Buffaloes? Stay tuned.
