The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for their first Big 12 season under Deion Sanders, and excitement is brewing! Despite a mediocre 4-8 record last year, the betting odds are favoring Deion now.

Last week, Yahoo Sports reported a massive 63% of bettors predict the Buffs will surpass their projected win total of 5.5. While the true outcome remains uncertain, the team has inexplicably become a darling among bettors.

Now “Buffs Nation Daily” is tackling the burning question: “Why are bettors really loving the Buffs right now?” The host acknowledges the long-shot national championship win, but highlights the team’s electrifying start last season, with three consecutive wins out of the gate.  “Nobody expected them to go 3-0,” the host exclaimed. Now, entering the Big 12, the Buffs are up for more. “Betters have been all over the Buffs as a 4.5% of all bets and 4% of handle is on them to win it all according to MGM” he noted.

The host also credited the massive “roster turnover in Colorado” for that. “It currently has 42 new transfer commits” he exclaimed and added, “Colorado put heavy emphasis on rebuilding offensive line which struggled last season.” True to his word, Deion recruited 10 new offensive linemen, averaging a massive 339 pounds and 6’5″ in height, to protect his quarterback.

The host then ponders, “If he [Shedeur] could throw for over 3,000 yards with those problems last year and adversities what can he do with the average offensive line.” Thus the offensive upgrade seems to be driving the rising betting odds.

However, the host concludes with a disclaimer, “I’m not encouraging anyone to bet. But I’m just telling you the real reason why betters are excited about Colorado right now.” Still, the numbers keep favoring Deion!

Deion Sanders’ roster revamp captures everyone

Deion Sanders’ gamble on a roster overhaul seems to be paying off! Last year, the Buffaloes struggled, with their quarterback taking a whopping 52 sacks. Keeping in mind, this year, Deion’s brought in a wave of new talent, sparking renewed hope in Boulder. Even their impressive training camp footage has fans dreaming of a championship run, and that dream has translated to the betting world. Despite the inherent risks, a newfound hope emerges for the team.

Many are placing bets on the Buffs, with BetMGM odds shortening significantly – from +20,000 to +12,500. Deion’s team is quickly becoming a favorite now. Even ESPN’s FPI power index reflects the newfound optimism. Last year, they ranked Colorado a lowly 77th. This year, they’ve jumped a massive 41 spots to 36th, with a projected win rate of 6.3.

Now, analyst Ryan Koenigsberg attributes some of the excitement to the presence of “two legitimate Heisman candidates” on the team – Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. The talent around them is clearly improving, and Deion’s strategy is capturing both fan and betting market attention.