Colorado really got the college football world doing double takes with this one. A few years ago, nobody would’ve thought the Buffs would be out here making power moves that got the entire sport raising an eyebrow. But here we are. On February 7th, Colorado went all in on their defensive mastermind Robert Livingston, handing him a fresh two-year deal worth a cool $3.1 million—making him the highest-paid assistant in Buffs history. That’s some serious bag for a DC. And now, folks are starting to connect the dots: If CU is locking down assistants with this kind of cash, what does that mean for the big man himself—Deion Sanders?

The Livingston extension wasn’t just about rewarding a solid defensive turnaround; it was a statement. This defensive coordinator just flipped the Buffs’ defense from a turnstile into a straight-up problem. In 2023, Colorado’s defense was leaky, giving up 34.8 points per game under Charles Kelly. But in 2024? Livingston had these boys locked in—ranking first in forced fumbles, sacks, and red zone defense and allowed just 23.1 point per game in the Big 12. That’s a whole 180. The Buffs went from a 4-8 disappointment to a 9-4 squad that had people talking again.

That’s why CU’s Board of Regents didn’t hesitate. They approved Livingston’s extension unanimously, saying: ‘We need this guy to stay.’ But what Buffs fans were talking about was the reaction from insider Adam Munsterteiger when a fan asked him on X, “Adam with all these new hires plus the livingston extension do you think it means that the coach prime extension is done or close to being done?” His response? “Just have to be patient.” Now that’s some cryptic energy right there. Look, Deion Sanders’ NFL run ain’t happening anytime soon. You can expect something crazy is cooking in Boulder.

Last month, Joel Klatt, a plugged-in voice when it comes to CU football, dropped a nugget that made the rumor mill go crazy: “He [Deion Sanders] has a very, very, very good offer in front of him from Colorado, and I don’t know why it hasn’t been signed.” That right there? That’s the type of thing that gets the streets talking. Sanders is currently in year two of his five-year, $29.5 million deal with CU, which—let’s be real—is insanely low for the kind of impact he’s had.

The man basically turned Colorado into a must-see TV overnight. Merchandise sales? Skyrocketed. TV ratings? Through the roof. Recruiting? Oh, it’s different now.

With Heisman Hunter and Shedeur Sanders off to the NFL, the Buffs landed some serious talent, headlined by 5-star Julian Lewis, London Merritt, and so on and on. And now, if the insiders are to be believed, CU’s ready to back up the Brinks truck to keep Prime in Boulder. But let’s not act like this is all just about a contract. Deion Sanders’ moves tell us everything we need to know. Colorado didn’t just throw money at Livingston—they’ve been stacking up their coaching staff with serious names. And the biggest splash? Bringing in an NFL legend to coach up their running backs.

Deion Sanders’ new gold jacket running back coach: Marshall Faulk

Yeah, you read that right. The Buffs just added a third Hall of Famer to their coaching staff. First, it was Prime himself. Then Warren Sapp pulled up. And now? Marshall Faulk! The same RB who ran defenses out of the gym as part of “The Greatest Show on Turf.” CU made it official late Thursday night—Faulk is the new RBs coach, stepping in for Gary “Flea” Harrell, who wasn’t retained after two seasons.

Now, Faulk doesn’t have coaching experience, but let’s be real—does that even matter? If you’re a young running back, you want to learn from a guy who’s been exactly where you’re trying to go. Sanders broke it down perfectly: “Adding a Hall of Famer like Marshall Faulk allows our athletes to know unequivocally that we’re trying to prepare them with coaches and leaders who have been where they’re trying to go. They deserve the best, and that’s what we’re giving them.” That’s a bar. And if there’s one thing about Prime, it’s that he’s gonna surround himself with winners.

Faulk and Sanders go way back. They’ve worked together on NFL media gigs before, and it just makes too much sense for Faulk to join this movement. He’s bringing that NFL mindset straight to Boulder, and you better believe the Buffs’ run game is about to be on a whole different level. And let’s not forget—the Buffs didn’t just add Faulk. They also brought in former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Andre Gurode as an assistant offensive line coach. That’s another guy with serious NFL experience, making sure CU’s big boys up front are moving different.

So, let’s put it all together. Colorado just paid Livingston a bag to lock down their defense. They’re stacking the coaching staff with NFL legends. And insiders are out here dropping hints that Deion’s extension is either done or close to it. You tell me—does that sound like a program bracing for a coaching change? Or does it sound like a school going all in on Prime for the long haul?

All we can do now is wait and have some ‘Patient.’ But one thing’s for sure—something big is cooking in Boulder.