For the second time in three weeks, Florida is facing a major hurricane. The hurricane caused over 3.2 million homes and businesses in Florida to lose power, adding to the approximately 103,000 customers still without service in North Carolina and Georgia from Hurricane Helene, which hit Florida on September 26, according to The Times of India.

Deion Sanders, known for his humble personality and caring nature, took a moment to reflect on the challenges posed by Hurricane Milton to the people across the West Coast, especially Florida. He expressed his heartfelt prayers for those affected in Florida. Coach Prime shared his message on Instagram, stating, “Florida, I am praying for you,” demonstrating his compassion and connection to the state.

Today, Hurricane Milton was moving away from Florida’s east coast into the Atlantic; the heavy rain and wind continued to impact various parts of the state. According to PowerOutage.us, over 3 million customers were without power as of this morning, highlighting the storm’s widespread impact. Emergency services are working tirelessly to restore power and assist those affected by the storm. On the other hand, the National Weather Service is trying their best to monitor conditions, warning of potential flash flooding and urging caution for those in impacted regions.

Deion Sanders shares a special connection with the state. HC has a deep-rooted history with Florida, having launched his college football journey at the Florida State Seminoles, where he won the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award as a senior. His remarkable skills on the field led to him being selected fifth overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. During his time at Florida State from 1985 to 1988, Sanders established himself as one of the most electrifying players in college football history. He was a consensus All-American in his final two seasons and is still remembered for his incredible athleticism and playmaking ability. His college experience played a significant role in shaping him into the person and leader he is today.

Hurricane Milton disrupts college football as teams gear up for week 7

While the 2024 season is getting more intense, the hurricane has also affected CFB, Florida State, and Florida Gators rivals; Miami football teams have bye weeks during Week 7. Florida was supposed to travel to Knoxville, Tennessee, to face Tennessee. Meanwhile, South Florida and Central Florida are set to play home games in Tampa and Orlando, respectively.

However, because of the hurricane situation, the games could be affected by the approaching storm. And according to 247 Sports’ Graham Hall, Florida football coach Billy Napier’s media availability scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled due to Hurricane Milton.

On the football side of things, the Buffs are turning corners, and the look to carry on their momentum. In 2023, the Colorado Buffaloes struggled on both sides, but under Coach Prime’s leadership, they have turned things around, achieving a 4-1 record in 2024. As the team prepares for their sixth game of the season, Deion Sanders took a moment to reflect on the challenges posed by Hurricane Milton, particularly for the people in Florida. His concern for those affected by the storm speaks volumes about his character and compassion as a person.

This Saturday, Colorado will face Kansas State as they aim to maintain their winning streak and secure their fourth consecutive victory. Coach Deion Sanders is fortunate to have standout quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter on his team, both of whom have significantly contributed to the Buffaloes’ success this season.