A Rankings Shift
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, finds himself positioned 54th in the latest Sporting News FBS head coach rankings, a slip from his 39th place a year earlier.
The ranking comes despite a 16‑21 record in Boulder, a period marked by a challenging 2025 season that many analysts labeled the program’s worst under Sanders.
Nevertheless, Sanders is credited with reigniting excitement around the Buffaloes, restoring national relevance and drawing attention to the team’s resurgence.
The Sporting News analyst Bill Bender compiled a list of all 138 coaches, placing Sanders ahead of high‑profile figures such as Bill Belichick and Baylor’s Dave Aranda, while Fran Brown sits at 53rd.
Looking ahead to 2026, the university has announced a comprehensive revamp of the coaching staff and roster, fueling optimism that the program can translate its renewed energy into on‑field success.