There's rampant speculation about Deion Sanders leaving Colorado due to perceived financial issues. The truth is, these thoughts largely miss the mark. Coach Prime just signed a massive five-year, $54 million contract extension through 2029, making him one of college football's highest-paid coaches. Colorado is clearly committed to investing in him. While there's ongoing discussion about NIL and potential salary caps within college football, and Sanders himself has voiced opinions on the financial landscape, this doesn't equate to a lack of support for him at Colorado. The university's ticket sales and overall economic impact have surged under his leadership. He's bringing unprecedented attention and revenue to Boulder. Deion's focus is building a consistent winner, and Colorado is giving him the resources to do it. 

11:30 Phil Steele, a renowned college football analyst, has indeed ranked Colorado's 2024 schedule among the nation's toughest, placing them at No. 18 nationally and second-hardest in the Big 12. This challenging slate includes a non-conference matchup against Georgia Tech, and then a gauntlet of Big 12 opponents like TCU, Utah, Arizona, Kansas, and Oklahoma State. The Buffaloes will certainly be tested in Coach Prime's second season. 

19:16 QB Battle Prediction! 

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