Colorado Coach Deion Sanders’ Player Dismissals Clarified by University
Colorado coach Deion Sanders stated he dismissed some players following the Buffaloes' first loss of the season, though the school clarified that the dismissal process is not yet finalized.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 22, 2026 —
Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders indicated that several players were dismissed from the team following the team’s initial loss of the season. However, the university has since issued a clarification stating that the process of player dismissals is not yet complete.
The specifics regarding which players were dismissed, the exact number, and the precise reasons for their departure were not detailed in the initial statements. Coach Sanders, often referred to as ‘Coach Prime,’ made remarks about player dismissals after the Buffaloes’ recent defeat. The exact timing of these remarks relative to the team’s season progression was not specified, beyond being after their first loss.
Following Coach Sanders’ comments, the university stepped in to provide additional context. A statement from the school indicated that the administrative processes related to player status changes, including potential dismissals, are still in progress. This suggests that while decisions may have been communicated internally or alluded to by the coach, the formal conclusion of these procedures by the institution has not yet occurred.
The university’s clarification aims to provide a more accurate and complete picture of the situation, distinguishing between the coaching staff’s actions or intentions and the final, official outcomes for student-athletes. The timeline for when this dismissal process will be fully finalized was not provided. Further details on player status are expected to be released by the university or athletic department as they become available and official.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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