ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum has hated Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffs since the 2024 season started.  Finebaum even called the Colorado football program “irrelevant” earlier this season. Recently, he even lashed out at Coach Prime and said it was “disgraceful” to ban a reporter from asking sensitive questions at a media appearance. He said Deion Sanders was “spineless” for saying the media person was jealous of how much NIL money college football players make through deals.

However, not every college football analyst agrees with what Finebaum says. On ESPN college football’s latest episode, analyst Matt Barrie revealed certain changes in Deion Sanders’s attitude, which resulted in their recent victory over Cincinnati.

“He’s actually starting to focus on football on the field and results. On the field. They’re six and two. Dare. They have an opportunity to go play and compete for a big because now it’s focused on the football. And when you look at the football, Shedeur Sanders’s, one of the best players in the league, if not the country, Travis Hunter’s two-way player, and they started focusing on the on-the-field product and less on off the field product.”

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The results of the changed attitude aren’t just reflected in their overall record. Remember the times when Coach Prime took over the program? Well, the Buffs faithful would want us to not even mention those times. Last year, it started well, but then went downhill. Not surprising for a program in the first year of its transformation.

This year, at 6-2, Prime Time is not only getting shouts for the Coach of the Year award, he is also getting the ultimate recognition. A spot in AP Poll rankings. The updated list after Week 9 is out, and for the first time in a millennium, the Buffs are in the top 25. They are in the 23rd position, outranking many teams like Nebraska who were prized to have better seasons than the Buffs.

As Matt Barrie said, Deion Sanders, boys, did an amazing job on the field to secure a double-digit victory. Their overall record and 4-1 in the Big 12 made them eligible for bowl games as well. Moving forward, while analysts like Matt Barrie are praising Deion Sanders’s team, His longtime hater Paul Finebaum also has something to say.

Did Paul Finebaum indirectly praise Deion Sanders?

After watching Saturday’s game against Cincinnati, I see that even Deion Sanders haters are turning to his fans! While talking on the Matt Barrie show, Finebaum praised him by saying, “I think he has handled himself the way he, the Deion Sanders I’ve always known and admired,” Finebaum said.

“I think he got a little bit too defensive of certain things, and it’s not a good exercise. Just coach your football team. Embrace them. Make them feel special because they’re playing for you. And that’s what we’re seeing,” he added.

“I think he’s just coaching football right now, and you know what? He’s a really good coach.” Was it really Finebaum saying all these good things about Deion Sanders? Well, we’re talking about the legendary Coach Prime, and like we’ve been watching through all these years, he somehow always knows a way to bounce back.

The way Colorado gradually found its grip last season, they are finally making waves in college football again. With yesterday’s victory, Deion Sanders’ star boy Travis Hunter’s Heisman odds have also gone up, currently positioning him third on the list. Other than him, Shedeur Sanders also made waves in their last game. Moreover, let us know your thoughts on the Buffs and Deion Sanders’ approach to leading his team.