Talk about keeping receipts! And Deion Sanders Jr. son of Buffs HC Deion Sanders, sure kept one in his back pocket. The Colorado Buffaloes have just made a stunning turnaround, silencing the haters who doubted their ability to bounce back from a 4-8 season. Even Deion Sanders Jr. has confidently clapped back at critics. But who’s the mastermind behind this incredible transformation? Insert the GOAT’s iconic line, “I’m the best decision your franchise has ever made.” And the decision was to hire Deion Sanders in 2023, and boy, it paid off.

Now, leave it to Deion Jr. to remind the world, who lit up X with a one-word mic-drop reply. Fired at those who doubted the Colorado Buffaloes, specifically journalist Jordan Schachtel, whose original tweet doubted the Buffs’ ability to rise under the flashy leadership of Coach Prime, suggesting they were more about media hype than game grit. His scathing words, “not sure how this trash squad is going to keep their national TV slots,” weren’t just opinions—they were fighting words. The journalist cryptically accused them that they are playing “3D chess” and that people just hate watching them.

It didn’t age quite well for Schachtel. With Colorado now bowl-eligible at 6-2 and cracking the Top 25 rankings, Deion Jr. let the response simmer with just one word: “DAMN.” And if we are honest, after the Buffs’ remarkable turnaround. The “3D chess move” Schachtel mocked seems more like a prophetic reality than any kind of accident. It was a cold reminder of how quickly narratives can flip, especially in college football. Where every game is a showdown, and every win leaves a trail.

Coach Prime’s impact on Colorado has been nothing short of a home run, turning doubters into believers and silence into a deafening roar of cheers. He also got backing from Joel Klatt. Who is vocal about how Coach Prime has changed the landscape in Boulder, calling the hire a “home run” and pointing to their winning record as proof.

The Buffaloes have not only earned bowl eligibility but have also secured a place in fans’ hearts. Yeah, kept their TV slots too for anyone wondering. Deion Sanders recruitment moves, solidifying a powerhouse lineup, putting the Buffaloes on the map.

Colorado and Deion Sanders are a bit late to the party

But more importantly, they are at the party. Looking ahead, the Buffaloes aren’t just satisfied with a bowl-eligible record. They’ve got their eyes set on making waves in the Big 12. With key games left against Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma State. Which, if they win, can open the portal to the Big 12 championship game.

“I think it’s just a small accolade for us to be able to know that we’re going on the right track,” the Buffs QB1 Shedeur Sanders believes they can. Coach Prime’s vision, combined with the players’ grit, has shown that the Buffaloes are no longer underdogs—they’re contenders. As Colorado heads into its final games after a bye week, all eyes will be on Deion Sanders and crew.

While Coach Prime continues to impress, check out the latest episode of The Think Tank podcast on the Essentially Sports YouTube channel.