Senior Day is always a momentous occasion for players and coaches alike, but for Coach Prime it has added significance this year. Having attended many Senior Days throughout his career – as a high school coach, at Jackson State University and now at Colorado University – this day is particularly poignant. It will be the final home game at Folsom Field for his sons Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, who have played central roles in his journey as a coach and father. The event is not just about celebrating the seniors of the Colorado Buffaloes football team, but also about recognizing a unique milestone for the family.

Deion Sanders has often spoken about the emotions involved in guiding young men, including his sons, through the ups and downs of their football careers. Before that Senior Day game, he took a moment to address his seniors and remind them that this was their “last call” as they prepare to move on to the next chapters of their lives. These moments highlight his dual role as head coach and mentor, a responsibility he has fully embraced since his coaching debut.

Sanders’ coaching journey has been one of success and determination. At Jackson State, he transformed the program, leading the team to a 27-6 record, two SWAC championships and appearances in two Celebration Bowls, although they came up short in those games. His sons Shedeur and Shilo were instrumental in this success, with Shedeur excelling at quarterback and Shilo putting his stamp on the defense. Her move to Colorado marked a new chapter filled with high expectations and challenges.

Coach Prime took over a Colorado program that had gone 1-11 the previous season and quickly turned the team into a competitive force. In his first season, the Buffaloes secured four wins, a significant improvement that laid the foundation for even greater ambitions. This season, with a possible 9-3 record on the horizon, the team has its sights set on the Big 12 Championship and perhaps even the College Football Playoff. Such successes would not only be a testament to the team’s resilience, but also to the Sanders family’s influence on college football.

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For Coach Prime, this Senior Day is bittersweet. It celebrates the culmination of years of hard work and shared experiences with his sons while signaling the end of their time together on the college field. As Shedeur and Shilo prepare for their futures, whether in professional football or elsewhere, the legacy they built alongside their father at Colorado and Jackson State will remain an indelible part of college football history.