Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders traveled to Frisco, Texas, to participate in the Big 12 Conference Media Days. The event took place at The Star facility, where Sanders met with representatives from other Big 12 institutions and the press. He was accompanied by a group of current Colorado players, including Julian Lewis, Danny Scudero, Zach Atkins, Ben Finneseth, Naeten Mitchell, and Cree Thomas.
Sanders was scheduled to address the audience as the fifth head coach to speak on the main stage. His appearance was set for approximately 3:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Following Sanders, other coaches were slated to speak, including Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, BYU’s Kalani Sitake, and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire.
The Colorado program is undergoing a significant transition for the 2026 season. The source indicates that most prominent figures previously associated with the team have left for other opportunities. Despite this roster turnover, reports from Boulder suggest that both the coaching staff and the remaining players anticipate improved performance compared to the previous year’s 3-9 record.
The players present in Frisco were highlighted as key contributors for the upcoming season. The quarterback position remains open, with the competition still in progress. Julian Lewis is noted as a central figure in the group. Danny Scudero has received significant attention in recent media coverage, with Sanders publicly praising his development. Additionally, Cree Thomas, a transfer from the University of Tennessee, has drawn headlines during the offseason period.
The media days also featured displays of conference gear and helmets from member schools, including the UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Houston Cougars, and Colorado. During the event, Big 12 Commissioner Brendan Yormark fielded questions from the press. His first inquiry concerned the status of quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Yormark declined to discuss the matter, stating that the day was not intended for that topic.
