Deion Sanders stands behind his coaching appointments with the Colorado Buffaloes despite struggles

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The Colorado Buffaloes have faced a challenging start to the 2025 college football season, prompting scrutiny of head coach Deion Sanders and his staff. Entering Week 6, the team holds a 2-3 record, with several key position groups, including cornerbacks and linebackers, underperforming.

While players share responsibility for on-field results, the coaching staff also bears accountability as the program works to regain consistency in Boulder.

Sanders has made notable additions to his coaching staff this season. Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk was brought in to oversee the running backs, Domata Peko assumed responsibility for the defensive line, and former NFL linemen Andre Gurode and George Hegamin joined Gunnar White in coaching the offensive line.

During a media session ahead of Colorado’s Saturday game against the TCU Horned Frogs, Sanders praised the contributions of his new assistants while acknowledging areas that require improvement.

“The staff is good,” Sanders said. “I think you can see the impact of what Marshall Faulk has brought, what Gunnar, George, and Dre have contributed on the offensive line. Coach Peko is doing an excellent job with the defensive line despite injuries. We need to play better at linebacker and in the secondary.”

Offensive line emerges as a strength

One of the more positive developments for the Buffaloes has been the offensive line’s performance. The coaching trio of Gurode, White, and Hegamin has helped stabilize the unit, with left tackle Jordan Seaton and guards Xavier Hill and Zy Crisler providing consistent play.

While the line has not yet reached its full potential, it has become one of the team’s stronger areas. Neither Faulk’s running backs nor Peko’s defensive linemen have contributed significantly to the team’s slow start.

Despite progress in the offensive front, Sanders emphasized that the secondary and linebacker corps must improve. Cornerbacks coach Kevin Mathis, safeties coach Robert Livingston, and linebackers coach Andre’ Hart face the challenge of guiding players to higher performance levels.

“They have to play better,” Sanders said. “All of them have to improve. We have to do a better job preparing and coaching them.”

Sanders also highlighted the importance of accountability and intensity, stating that success is a collective effort. He encouraged players to approach each game with full commitment and focus.

“I want them to play like their careers and responsibilities are on the line,” Sanders said. “I want them to give full intensity and passion. When they walk off the field, I want them to feel they gave everything they had. That’s the goal for every player and every coach.”

Colorado’s coaching staff faces the task of converting talent into consistent performance, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. The Buffaloes’ upcoming matchup against TCU will serve as a critical opportunity for the team to demonstrate improvement and cohesion.

As the season progresses, Sanders and his staff will focus on refining defensive execution while building on the offensive line’s progress.

The performance of the cornerbacks and linebackers will be key factors in determining whether Colorado can stabilize its results and remain competitive in the remainder of the season. Both coaching and player accountability will be central to the Buffaloes’ efforts to recover from a slow start and establish consistency moving forward.

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