Deion Sanders says no one is getting fired at Colorado right now. That path starts Friday night against No. 14 Houston, who holds a 7-2 record.
Sanders admits the offense is not scoring enough points. Colorado averages just 19.8 points per game, which is the lowest mark in the Big 12 conference, according to EssentiallySports. Marion arrived with a strong track record of scoring over 30 points per game in previous seasons. The team has only hit that 30-point mark once this season. Sanders knows the numbers do not look good, but he refuses to point the finger at his play-caller alone.
The Whole Team Must Improve
Sanders believes the problem goes beyond just the offense. He told reporters that the defense is giving up too many points as well. He explained that his formula for winning does not work when the team allows that many points while scoring so few.
The coach acknowledges that adjustments are happening behind closed doors. He admits there are many talks going on within the staff. Sanders clarified that these talks are not mean-spirited. “I can’t divulge everything. They’re not malicious or anything. I love Brennan. I respect the heck out of them. Some things we may just have to do a little different.” He insists he has confidence in Marion and the rest of the staff.
Recruiting Woes Add to the Pressure
Three-star tackle Li’Marcus Jones recently decided to flip to Mississippi State. This move makes him the third recruit to leave the program in a short time. Two other players, Jahmiere Portis-Daniels and Ryan Ferdinand, also decommitted since late October.
These departures hurt the 2027 recruiting class rankings. Sanders has tried many different types of quarterbacks and coaches to fix the issues. The program has cycled through staff without finding a stable solution. Sanders remains focused on the players in front of him. “Man, I don’t think about that, man. I’m not here for my job. I’m here for these young men,” Sanders said. He added that he is not built to worry about his own future. “I’m not built like that.”
