The Colorado Buffaloes are looking to make a significant improvement for the 2026 season, and so far, the performance this spring on offense and defense appears to be a good sign for Colorado. However, there is one expectation that coach Deion Sanders has heading into the Buffaloes Spring Game.
Deion Sanders Requirement to Play Saturday in Spring Game
In a recent video from Well Off Media, coach Sanders told the team that any player who does not practice on Tuesday will not play in the spring game. This is the expectation that Coach Prime has, and setting a standard like that could be a crucial step in the growth of the Buffaloes in the spring and into the fall.
When it comes to the spring game, this is the first chance for the players to showcase their skills and areas of improvement to the public in a game-like setting. For the returning players, this is an opportunity to show why they should hold onto their spot. For the transfers, it is a great time to demonstrate why they belong on this roster and can contribute to the team in a meaningful way.
This game, in many ways, could go a long way in determining the depth chart and how the Buffaloes’ season goes. At the Division I level, mistakes are magnified because each position group has so much talent, and if one player messes up, the next one is ready to go.
There are several position battles across the roster, so it will be interesting to see how they each shake out. A few to pay attention to are at running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line, cornerback, and kicker. The players who consistently make plays throughout the game on Saturday each give themselves a chance to carve out a significant role on this roster in the fall.
Adjusted Approach
As a result of inconsistent success with Colorado, Coach Prime has made several changes in the way he is running the program with the Buffaloes. That started with the way he has recruited this offseason being different than years past. Sanders now prioritizes a combination of experience and production in the players he adds to the roster…