Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders Reportedly Dismisses Players After First Loss; School States Process Incomplete
Deion Sanders, coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, reportedly dismissed several players following the team's first loss, though the school has stated the dismissal process is not yet finalized.
Rochester, NY, September 22, 2026 —
Following the Colorado Buffaloes’ initial defeat of the season, head coach Deion Sanders has reportedly dismissed multiple players from the team. The exact number of players affected by this action has not been publicly disclosed.
Sources indicate that these reported dismissals occurred after the team’s first loss. Specific details regarding the nature of the loss, such as the opponent or the score, were not provided in the available information.
In response to the reports of player dismissals, the school has issued a statement indicating that the process is not yet finalized. The statement clarifies that the dismissal process is ongoing and not complete, without providing further elaboration on the steps involved or the timeline.
The names of the players reportedly dismissed were not made public. Furthermore, the criteria or reasons for these dismissals, beyond occurring after a loss, were not specified.
As of the latest reports, the situation remains fluid, with the school confirming that the dismissal procedures are still in progress. Additional information regarding the outcomes of this process is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by PAT GRAHAM, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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