

The Colorado Buffaloes are on a historic comeback. Every bit of hype surrounding Deion Sanders taking over the helm seems to have paid off. The team has shrugged off all traces of doubt as they beat TCU 45-42 in Saturday’s season opener. QB Shedeur Sanders passed for a school-record 510 yards and threw four touchdowns. Meanwhile, the team’s victory against last season’s runner-up feels like rising from the ashes.
Deion Sanders took over a 1-11 team, followed by a roster shake-up, and has silenced all skeptics. With anticipation mounting, all eyes are on the team for the home opener this season. It seems the impact is already visible, as reflected in the soaring ticket prices.
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The fans need to shell out money to watch the second match
Riding the high of the victory, the team is about to head to the second match this Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. However, fans will have to open their wallets to watch the match. According to reports, ticket prices have skyrocketed for the season opener between these long-time rivals.
You could have attended every Colorado home game last year for $222.
But the get-in price for this Saturday's game against Nebraska is $476.
Colorado also gained 147,000 new social media followers this weekend.
Deion Sanders is worth every penny.
(Ticket data via @TickPick) pic.twitter.com/ciag7gNPHz
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) September 5, 2023
According to data from Ticketpick, the cost of every Colorado home game ticket was almost $200. In the wake of the Buffaloes’ victory, it has soared to $476. Data from StubHub also shows that the cheapest ticket for the game on sale is now over $400.
So, while the estimated revenue for the match against TCU amounted to $11,000,000, it has skyrocketed to an estimated whopping $25,000,000 for the next game.
Deion Sanders scripts a fairytale dream
Securing Coach Prime with a $29.5 million salary was a massive move for Colorado Boulder. While the university couldn’t cover the funds, fans who were eager for the team’s revival rallied to donate a record $28 million.
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Sanders, also known as Prime Time, had lofty goals when taking up the reins of the team. He did not disappoint as the team clinched victory against last season’s runner-up. And this start couldn’t be more perfect.
The retired defensive back has breathed new life into the franchise, and he is not stopping at just the football team. Sanders envisions bringing in revenue that could fund a whole new baseball team.
“We’re going to generate so much revenue for this university that we’re going to have a baseball team. That’s the dream,” he said. And the dream is on the verge of becoming a reality with the money flowing in with surging ticket fees.
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He is a football coach who goes beyond his niche to rejuvenate a baseball team. It only reflects Sanders’ boundless confidence and passion. With him, the Buffs are not just dreaming, but soaring to new heights.
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