For one key reason, media personality Joel Klatt is higher on Deion Sanders and Colorado in 2025 than most fans and prognosticators.
As much as a team coached by Deion Sanders can, Colorado is flying under the radar heading into the 2025 season. After losing record-setting QB Shedeur Sanders and Heisman-winning two-way WR/CB Travis Hunter, fans, media, and even other Big 12 coaches don't see the Buffaloes being a legitimate conference contender this year.
Sanders led Colorado to a major jump from year one to year two, improving the Buffaloes' record by five wins.