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Deion Sanders’ $54M Extension Comes Under Fire as CU Alum Questions Colorado’s Rushed Decision: “Too Early”

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders’ recent five-year contract extension worth $54.5 million has sparked debate over the university’s timing, as the team’s performance has faltered since signing the deal. The Buffs began the season with a 3–9 record in 2025, following a 9–4 campaign the year prior that justified the salary bump from his initial $29.5 million, five-year contract.

Critics, including former NFL player Brandon Stokley, argue the extension was premature, pointing to Sanders’ inconsistent quarterback play and the team’s recent struggles, including back-to-back conference losses. Sanders’ first season in Boulder was uneven, but he showed improvement in 2024, leading to the contract extension in March 2025.

However, the team’s current trajectory—starting 2–3 this season—has raised questions about whether the investment was made too soon, especially with no clear starter at quarterback and health challenges lingering from last year.

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